South Korea boss latest Coach to lose job after World Cup exit

by · The Eagle Online

South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo has become the latest national team manager to lose his job at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following his decision to step down in the wake of his country’s disappointing group-stage exit.

Hong resigned on Sunday amid mounting public criticism over South Korea’s campaign in North America.

His departure was further accelerated after South Korean President Lee Jae-myung reportedly called for a formal investigation into the national team’s poor performances at the tournament.

The resignation makes Hong the third high-profile national team coach to leave his position during the competition.

Earlier, Tunisia dismissed Sabri Lamouchi after a crushing 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening Group F match.

The Tunisian Football Federation terminated Lamouchi’s contract by mutual agreement just hours after the defeat, making him the first manager in FIFA World Cup history to be sacked after overseeing only one match at the tournament.

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Former Saudi Arabia and Zambia coach Hervé Renard was immediately appointed to take charge of Tunisia for the remainder of the group stage.

Scotland manager Steve Clarke also left his role after his side failed to reach the Round of 32.

Clarke resigned shortly after Scotland’s elimination, bringing his lengthy spell in charge of the national team to an end after they finished behind Brazil and Morocco in the group standings.

With the tournament now into the knockout rounds, more coaching changes could follow as football federations assess their teams’ performances after their World Cup campaigns.

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