The ex-coach of the South Korean national team was insulted after arriving from the 2026 World Cup

Hong Myung-bo, the former head coach of the South Korean national team, heard angry shouts and whistles from fans upon his return from the 2026 World Cup. This was reported on June 30 by the Korea JoongAng Daily newspaper.

Korean football players failed to reach the playoffs of the tournament, scoring three points in Group A. After an unsuccessful performance, 57-year-old Hong Myung-bo resigned and apologized to the Korean people. Police officers were stationed at Incheon International Airport amid threats against the coach.

The national team arrived in Korea at three or four a.m. local time, and more than 200 fans and bloggers were waiting for it at the airport. After the announcement of the arrival of the plane, loud shouts began to be heard in the arrival area, the fans chanted: "Hong Myung Bo, get out!" When the coach and the players entered the hall, the shouting and booing intensified. Hong Myung-bo has been the head of the South Korean national team since 2024.

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The Yonhap news agency reported on June 28 that Hong Myung-bo resigned as head coach of the Republic of Korea national football team after the team's performance at the 2026 World Cup. The South Korean team finished third in Group A. The national team scored three points and failed to secure entry into the World Championship playoffs.

On June 28, South Korean leader Lee Jae-myung instructed the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to find out why the national team could not overcome the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. He noted that the departure of the national team from the World Cup was the result of mistakes in the management of the organization and personnel policy. He added that the authorities will immediately begin to reform the sports management system.