South Korea's World Cup Campaign Plagued by Controversy
South Korea's journey in the FIFA World Cup 2026 was significantly impacted by various disputes occurring away from the pitch. An audio recording that surfaced, reportedly making fun of Son Heung-min's exemption from military service, caused widespread anger. This led the national team to refuse engagement with local media outlets. Television broadcasters obscured the face of coach Hong Myung-bo during media briefings. Meanwhile, disapproval of his appointment and of the KFA became much stronger after the team's elimination from the group stage.
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