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Qatar hero Bento, Jeonbuk savior Poyet throw hats into ring for Taeguk Warriors manager

While Korean coaches have stayed mum, the Portuguese and Uruguayan have expressed interest in the job as the KFA faces urgency and leadership uncertainty.

2026.7.9

Former Taeguk Warriors manager Paulo Bento interested in returning: KFA sources

Bento, who led the team to the Round of 16 in the 2022 World Cup, has reportedly conveyed his interest through an acquaintance at the Korea Football Association.

2026.7.7

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Fans beg Paulo Bento to return as manager after Korea's disappointing World Cup results

Fans of Korea's national football team are leaving comments on the former manager's wife's Instagram posts, pleading with him to come back.

2026.7.1

Bye bye Bento

Paulo Bento, now former head coach of the Korean national football team, gestures to fans gathered at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday before departing for his native Portugal.

2022.12.14

Ahn Jung-hwan, a fomer professional footballer and commentator, during an interview with local press on March 3, 2017. [KIM MIN-GYU]

Former footballer Ahn Jung-hwan says head coach job is not for him

Former professional footballer and member of the national team Ahn Jung-hwan said he won't take the head coach job for the Korean national team.

2022.12.13

Paulo Bento listens to a reporter's question during a press briefing at a training center in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 29, 2022. [NEWS1]

National football team head coach Paulo Bento to leave Korea Tuesday

National football team head coach Paulo Bento will leave Korea Tuesday. The Korea Football Association announced Monday through a statement that Bento is scheduled to depart from Incheon International Airport on Tuesday at 11:50 p.m.

2022.12.12

President Yoon Suk-yeol, second from left, and first lady Kim Keon-hee receive a football ball and signed uniforms from Son Heung-min, far right, and Lee Kang-in, far left, at a dinner banquet hosted for the Taeguk Warriors for their 2022 World Cup achievements at the Blue House guest house in central Seoul Thursday evening. [PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE]

President Yoon holds a banquet for the Taeguk Warriors

President Yoon Suk-yeol hosted a dinner with the Korean national football team to thank them for their accomplishments in the 2022 World Cup Thursday evening.

2022.12.8

Korean national team head coach Paulo Bento shakes hands with Son Jun-ho after the round of 16 match between Brazil and Korea at Stadium 974, Doha, Qatar on Monday. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Paulo Bento steps down after four years managing Korea

Paulo Bento announced that he is stepping down as Korean head coach after the Taeguk Warriors lost to Brazil 4-1 in a round of 16 match in Qatar on Monday, saying that he had planned since September to step down once Korea's World Cup was over.

2022.12.6

Son Heung-min applauds fans after Brazil beat Korea 4-1 in a round of 16 match at the 2022 Qatar World Cup at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar on Monday. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Son Heung-min looks back on a turbulent World Cup journey

Talking to reporters after Korea's 4-1 defeat to Brazil on Monday, Son Heung-min reflected on his personal World Cup experience and the departure of long-time Korean head coach Paulo Bento.

2022.12.6

Korea's head coach Paulo Bento, left, answers questions next to Korean defender Kim Jin-su during a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center on the eve of the World Cup round of 16 match between Brazil and Korea in Doha, Qatar on Sunday. [AP/YONHAP]

Bento cries foul as 'physically exhausted' Korea only get 72 hours of rest

Ahead of Korea's round of 16 clash against Brazil, Paulo Bento on Sunday reflected on Korea's match against Portugal while also voicing his opinion on Korea having to play their next match just three days after finishing the group stage.

2022.12.5