New Delhi, June 29 -- South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo has stepped down from the position of the head coach after their group-stage exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026. Hong announced his decision at the South Korean training camp in Guadalajara, Mexico City after it was confirmed that the national team failed to qualify for the round of 32.

Placed in Group A, South Korea could notch up just a single win over Czechia, while losing to both South Africa and Mexico. With just three points in the group stage, South Korea finished 10th among the best third-placed teams, thus missing the cut by two places.

"Today, I wish to step down as head coach of the South Korean national football team. Accepting this role was never an easy decision for...