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What is the latest South Korea World Cup 2026 news?

Name: South Korea World Cup 2026 News
Creator: MercatoWire
Published: 2026-07-01T18:20:09Z

MercatoWire is tracking 16 South Korea headlines in the build-up to World Cup 2026. Each links to its source; tiers mark reliability. For the squad list see the South Korea squad page; for fixtures, their group.

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Verified press Japan the example to follow but this has been a dismal World Cup for Asia | John Duerden The Guardian · Tue 30 Jun
Verified press 'Indescribably hurt' Son apologises for South Korea World Cup exit BBC Sport · Tue 30 Jun
Verified press South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss BBC Sport · Mon 29 Jun
Verified press South Korea coach resigns after president condemns ‘incompetent people’ in World Cup exit The Guardian · Sun 28 Jun
Verified press Football Daily | Filth, fury and fairytales: Uruguay and Cape Verde bring football heritage The Guardian · Sat 27 Jun
Verified press South Africa reach knockout stages for first time with win over South Korea Sky Sports · Thu 25 Jun
Verified press South Africa into round of 32 after win over South Korea BBC Sport · Thu 25 Jun
Verified press Maseko strike sends South Africa into first World Cup knockouts with win over South Korea The Guardian · Thu 25 Jun
Verified press Son mocked over military service and a drone shot down – will South Korea get chaotic World Cup back on track? The Guardian · Wed 24 Jun
Verified press Football Daily | USA, Mexico, Canada: which World Cup co-host can boast the most? The Guardian · Fri 19 Jun
Verified press Mexico beat South Korea to become first nation to earn WC knockout spot Sky Sports · Fri 19 Jun
Verified press South Korea howler gifts Mexico victory as World Cup co-hosts reach knockout phase The Guardian · Fri 19 Jun
Verified press Mexico military brings down drone near South Korea World Cup training camp The Guardian · Thu 18 Jun
Verified press From frustration to party time: Mexico ready for lift-off after steady start The Guardian · Thu 18 Jun
Verified press Protesters to rally against World Cup sponsor Hyundai before Mexico game The Guardian · Wed 17 Jun
Verified press Could Asian teams be catching up to Europe at this World Cup? | Jonathan Wilson The Guardian · Mon 15 Jun

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