Raúl Rangel walked onto the pitch at Estadio Azteca for warmups, took a knee at the goal line, pressed the Trionda to his forehead and closed his eyes in prayer. After he subbed out late in Mexico's 3-0 rout of Czechia to give Memo Ochoa his proper send-off and close out the group stage,

South Korean football fans directed their anger over the national team's disappointing showing at the 2026 World Cup at coach Hong Myung-bo, but posts claiming a news channel blurred his face in their reports are using altered footage.

South Africa dominated and beat South Korea 1-0 in their last group stage game with Thapelo Maseko scoring the winner, and Rele Mafekong playing a starring role for Hugo Broos' men. The result means they finish second and will face Canada in the round of 32.

Hosts Mexico earn qualification to the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup following a narrow win over South Korea.

Riot police will be deployed for the national team’s return amid death threats directed at their manager Hong Myung-bo

South Korea's captain, Son Heung-min, issued an apology to fans after the team's early exit from the World Cup. Following coach Hong Myung-bo's resignation, Son urged support for the players over criticism.