Monterrey, Mexico, June 25, 2026 (AFP) - Hong takes blame as South Korea's World Cup hopes fade

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2026-06-25

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo took the blame for his team's limp 1-0 defeat to South Africa on Wednesday that left their World Cup hopes hanging by a thread. Hong left superstar Son Heung-min out of his starting line-up for his side's final group match in Monterrey. After a bright start for South Korea, South Africa were the better team, showing greater invention and a sharper cutting edge. Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike proved the differe......

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