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Grateful Lee Kang-in vows to keep improving for Atletico Madrid, nat'l team

After his appearance in Seoul, Lee pledged to continue growing and to help restore faith in Korean football.

2026.8.10

Son Heung-min, right, reacts after a defeat against South Africa at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Mexico on June 24.

Korea must reduce reliance on Son Heung-min and rebuild the team, FIFA says in post-World Cup review

The international footballing body said younger talent need to take the lead for the Taeguk Warriors if the side hopes for a better showing in 2030.

2026.7.26

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Former Taeguk Warriors manager Paulo Bento interested in returning: KFA sources

Bento, who led the team to the Round of 16 in the 2022 World Cup, has reportedly conveyed his interest through an acquaintance at the Korea Football Association.

2026.7.7

Midfielder Lee Jae-sung reacts during a match against El Tri in Mexico on June 18.

Midfielder Lee Jae-sung calls World Cup exit 'unimaginable ending'

The Mainz midfielder apologized for Korea’s group stage elimination and vowed to return stronger after the team’s early exit.

2026.7.2

'Get out of Korea': Hong returns to angry fans after World Cup elimination

Angry fans shouted insults at the former national team head manager to "get out of Korea" and "return the 2 billion won [$1.3 million]" from his contract.

2026.6.30

Hong Myung-bo resigns as Korea manager after leading the team to defeat at World Cup

Hong had also overseen the national team at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where the team finished with one draw and two losses, making this his second consecutive stage elimination as national gaffer.

2026.6.29

Korea's World Cup ends at group stage after other results fail to break Warriors' way

After initial optimism that the national team could advance to the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed sides, ensuing results in other groups dimmed that hope until it was extinguished on Saturday.

2026.6.28

Defender Seol Young-woo vows to respond to online abuse after South Africa defeat

The full-back responded to a spate of comments and posts while also apologizing to fans for the team's poor performance.

2026.6.25

Defender Kim Min-jae praises South Africa's skills, speed but says victory is still possible

Center back Kim Min-jae acknowledged South Africa's skills and speed during a prematch press conference, but said that Korea could still win as long as the team "plays the way that it did in the two earlier matches."

2026.6.24

Cho Gue-sung waves his hand to audiences after a match against Uruguay at Seoul World Cup Stadium in western Seoul in March 2023.

World Cup heartthrob Cho Gue-sung returns to tournament with a mission

From 'incredibly hot' to overcoming a lost season, the handsome aerial attacker is now focused on securing a win for Korea in their final group match.

2026.6.23