Thousands Petition to Sack South Korea Coach After Son Heung-min Omitted in Shock Loss

South Korea’s coach is under fire after a 1-0 defeat to South Africa at the 2026 World Cup. Fans launched an online petition demanding his dismissal, arguing that leaving captain Son Heung-min out of the starting lineup cost the team dearly. Supporters say sidelining their star forward deprived the side of its most experienced leader and creative spark at a critical moment. The petition also calls for sweeping governance reforms within the Korea Football Association. The coach accepted full responsibility and admitted he might have chosen differently. He defended his plan to introduce Son later, believing the captain would be more effective against a tiring opponent.

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