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South Korea on brink of WC exit after 'wrong' Son gamble

South Africa secured a 1-0 victory over South Korea to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time. Coach Hong Myung-bo resigned following the defeat and criticism from President Lee Jae Myung. The exit follows a decision to bench captain Son Heung-min for the Group A match.

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Coach Hong Myung-bo has resigned and President Lee Jae Myung has called for a formal review of the exit.

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  1. South Korea Coach Resigns After World Cup Exit

    South Africa secured a 1-0 victory over South Korea to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time. Coach Hong Myung-bo resigned following the defeat and criticism from President Lee Jae Myung. The exit follows a decision to bench captain Son Heung-min for the Group A match.

    What's confirmed:

    • South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0 to advance to the knockout rounds for the first time.
    • Coach Hong Myung-bo benched captain Son Heung-min for the Group A match against South Africa.
    • President Lee Jae Myung called for a formal review into South Korea's early World Cup exit.
    • South Africa will face Canada in the next round.
    • A goal by Maseko secured the win for South Africa.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • This was the first time since 2010 that Son Heung-min did not start a World Cup game.
    • This was the first time Son Heung-min did not start a competitive match for the national team since the start of his international career.
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