South Korea Boss Latest Coach to Lose Job After World Cup Exit

South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo has become the latest national team manager to leave his position following his country’s disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Hong stepped down on Sunday after South Korea failed to progress beyond the group stage, ending a turbulent campaign that attracted widespread criticism from supporters and football stakeholders.

His resignation came amid growing pressure over the team’s performances during the tournament in North America.

Reports indicate that South Korean President Lee Jae-myung also called for a formal investigation into the national team’s disappointing showing, further intensifying scrutiny on the coaching staff and football authorities.

Hong’s departure makes him the latest high-profile managerial casualty at the ongoing World Cup, where several coaches have already paid the price for poor results.

South Korea endured a difficult campaign, failing to advance from the group stage despite entering the tournament with hopes of reaching the knockout rounds.

The team’s elimination sparked widespread disappointment across the country, with many fans questioning tactical decisions and the overall performance of the squad.

Hong, a former South Korean international and national team captain, accepted responsibility for the disappointing campaign by resigning from his post shortly after the country’s exit was confirmed.

His departure means South Korea will now begin the search for a new head coach ahead of future international competitions.

Earlier in the tournament, Tunisia also parted ways with head coach Sabri Lamouchi following a humiliating 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening Group F fixture.

The Tunisian Football Federation announced that Lamouchi’s contract had been terminated by mutual agreement only hours after the heavy defeat.

The decision made Lamouchi the first manager in FIFA World Cup history to lose his job after taking charge of just one match at the tournament.

With Hong’s resignation, the list of coaching casualties continues to grow as football federations react swiftly to disappointing performances on the world’s biggest stage.

More managerial changes are expected as countries review their World Cup campaigns and begin preparations for upcoming continental tournaments and future qualification campaigns.

South Korea’s football federation is expected to appoint an interim coach while the process of selecting a permanent successor begins.