South Korea’s national football team coach, Hong Myung-bo, has officially resigned from his position on Sunday, June 28th. This decision follows the team’s elimination from contention for the 32-team final stage of the 2026 World Cup qualification process. The resignation came just one day after the team’s failure to advance was confirmed. Details surrounding the specifics of the qualification failure were not immediately available, but the outcome prompted the coach’s departure. Hong Myung-bo’s resignation marks a significant shift for South Korean football as the nation seeks a new leader for its national team. The Korean Football Association is expected to begin the search for a replacement in the coming weeks.