https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-on-brink-of-wc-exit-after-wrong-son-gambleContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-on-brink-of-wc-exit-after-wrong-son-gamblehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-on-brink-of-wc-exit-after-wrong-son-gamble#u18530Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:05:31 +0000South 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