South Korea president calls for World Cup exit review

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung blamed favoritism and nepotism in the appointment of national team officials after their early exit from the 2026 World Cup. Coach Hong Myung-bo strongly criticized the situation and called for an investigation led by the Ministry of Sports, expressing his dissatisfaction with decisions that led to inadequate refereeing, as the team fell victim to organizational and personal failures. The team's elimination after losses to Mexico and South Africa resulted in their third-place finish in Group A, which caused their exclusion from the Round of 32.

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