The President of the Korea Football Association (KFA) has resigned following South Korea’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as scrutiny over the team’s disappointing campaign continues to grow.
The resignation comes after South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for an investigation into the national team’s World Cup performance and the process that led to the appointment of Hong Myung-bo as head coach.
President Lee urged authorities to review the federation’s decision-making, raising questions about how Hong was selected for the role and whether proper procedures were followed. The call for an investigation reflects growing public frustration after South Korea’s early exit from football’s biggest tournament.
Hong Myung-bo, a South Korean football legend and former national team captain, was appointed head coach with high expectations. However, the team’s World Cup campaign fell short of those expectations, prompting criticism from fans, media, and public officials.
The KFA has not yet announced a permanent replacement for its president, and it remains unclear how the investigation could affect the federation’s leadership or the future of the national team’s coaching staff.
As South Korean football begins to assess what went wrong, attention is expected to focus on rebuilding the national program and restoring confidence ahead of future international competitions.
