The South Korean team departed its base in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Sunday, following elimination from the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Players carrying luggage were seen leaving the team hotel before beginning the long journey back to Seoul. The Korean squad is expected to arrive in South Korea on Tuesday.

South Korean national team players leave their hotel in Guadalajara, Mexico, Sunday, after having been eliminated in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Yonhap)
South Korean national team players leave their hotel in Guadalajara, Mexico, Sunday, after having been eliminated in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Yonhap)
South Korea's Lee Kang-in waves as he leaves the national team's hotel in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Sunday, after South Korea failed to advance to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup. (Newsis)
South Korea's Lee Kang-in waves as he leaves the national team's hotel in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Sunday, after South Korea failed to advance to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup. (Newsis)

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