Here are the factors that Hong Myung-bo fumbled For South Korea in the 2026 FIFA World Cup
1. South Korea had the easiest group in the entire World Cup.
2. He had generational talents like Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, and Kim Min-jae.
3. There were no major injuries to most of the key players.
4. South Korea had some of the shortest travel distances compared to other top contenders.
5. Mexico and South Africa were missing key players.
6. The rules were lenient, with third-place teams still able to advance to the Round of 32.
Furthermore, this World Cup was practically scripted in South Koreaโs favor.
They had a home-field advantage in Mexico because Mexicans and Koreans have a long-lasting relationship. The Round of 32 was also going to be in Los Angeles, which has the highest Korean population in the United States.
And yet, Hong Myung-bo still threw it all away against South Africa.
All of this alone should not only get Hong Myung-bo fired, but also force regime change within the entire Korean Football Association.
You can only cheat Death so many times.
Korea ๐ฐ๐ท have OFFICIALLY BEEN ELIMINATED from the 2026 World Cup.
Hong Myung-bo itโs time to pay for your sins to Korean footy.
other asian nations donโt have a son heungminโฆkorea got the greatest asian player ever yet rewards mediocrity re-hiring a man who failed them constantly disrespecting the captain not playing him maybe this is all karma but i feel so bad for heungmin 4 years of sacrifices goneโฆ
Furious South Korean football fans have petitioned for coach Hong Myung-bo to be fired mid-tournament after their loss to South Africa at the 2026 World Cup.
They believe his appointment as their coach was "illegitimate" and want him replaced.