Monterrey, Mexico, June 26, 2026 (AFP) - South Korea coach bereft of answers with World Cup hopes on knife-edge

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2026-06-26

South Korea's much-maligned coach Hong Myung-bo admits he is struggling to pinpoint where his side went wrong as their chances of reaching the World Cup last 32 faced increasing jeopardy. Hong gambled and lost as South Korea were stunned 1-0 by South Africa on Wednesday in Monterrey in a damaging defeat in Group A. That left them hoping to advance in North America as one of the best third-placed finishers and they now anxiously await their fate.......

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