Following the poor performance of Asian teams at the 2026 World Cup, a number of head coaches have resigned. South Korea's head coach Hong Myung-bo resigned on June 30 after the team failed to advance from the group stage. He was met by angry fans at Incheon International Airport holding signs reading "Hong Myung-bo! Spit the money and get out! Dismantle Korea Football Association!". This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
Japan's team lost to Brazil in the round of 32 on June 29 in Houston, leading to the resignation of their head coach. Australia lost to Egypt in the round of 32 on July 3 in Arlington, Texas, and their head coach also resigned. Iraq's head coach Graham Arnold resigned after the team failed to advance from the group stage. He was photographed on June 26 in Toronto during a hydration break in a match against Senegal, speaking with his team.
These resignations reflect the overall failure of Asian football at the 2026 World Cup. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.