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- South Korea was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 loss to South Africa.
- Son Heung-min posted an apology on June 30, saying the defeat was not easy to accept.
- Hong Myung-bo resigned as head coach on June 28 after the team missed the knockout stage.
- Fans met the squad at the airport on July 1, booing Hong while displaying “South Korean football is dead” banners.
