https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/sports/2026/07/06/2026070608333769806
Following the disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, Paulo
Bento (Portugal), who led South Korea to a historic Round of 16 finish at the 2
022 Qatar World Cup, has emerged as a leading candidate for the next head coach
of the South Korean national team.
在2026年世界杯小组赛失利、提前出局后，曾率领韩国队于2022年卡达世界杯历史性闯进16
强的葡萄牙籍教练Paulo Bento，已成为韩国国家队下一任总教练的热门人选
Multiple sources familiar with the national team's situation recently told StarN
ews that Coach Bento has applied for the position of head coach of the South Kor
ean national team. Based on this newspaper's investigation, it was confirmed tha
t several foreign coaches, including Coach Bento, are showing interest in the ro
le.
多位熟悉韩国国家队内情的人士近日向《StarNews》透露，Bento已申请争取韩国国家队总
教练一职，根据本报采访结果，包括 Bento在内，已有多位外籍教练对这个职位表达兴趣
South Korean football is currently caught in a whirlwind. After finishing with o
ne win and two losses in the 2026 World Cup group stage, suffering the humiliati
on of ranking 34th overall, coach Hong Myung-bo abruptly resigned, and Jeong Mon
g-gyu (Chairman) had already announced his intention to resign before the World
Cup began. With both administrative and tactical leadership positions facing vac
ancy, South Korean football is at a critical juncture requiring major innovation
and strong leadership.
韩国足球目前正陷入动荡，2026年世界杯小组赛仅取得1胜2败，以总排名第34名的成绩黯然
出局后，总教练洪明甫突然辞职，而韩国足球协会会长也早在世界杯开打前便宣布将辞去职
务，如今无论是行政还是球队指挥体系都面临领导真空，韩国足球正处于亟需重大改革与强
而有力领导的关键时刻
Moreover, with the 2027 AFC Asian Cup scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia next
January, there is absolutely insufficient time for a new coach to familiarize hi
mself with the team. In a situation where it is essential for a head coach who a
lready understands the current state of South Korean football without needing to
adapt to a new environment, Coach Bento's application aligns with this practica
l alternative.
此外2027年亚洲杯将于明年1月在沙特阿拉伯举行，新任总教练几乎没有足够时间重新熟
悉球队，因此在需要一位无须重新适应环境、已充分了解韩国足球现况的主帅的情况下，Be
nto的回锅申请被视为相当务实的选择
Notably, during the 2022 Qatar World Cup, he wrote a drama by defeating his own
country, Portugal, and led South Korea to its second-ever away Round of 16 appea
rance in national team history. He was praised for successfully implementing his
unique build-up style that maintained initiative even against strong opponents.
His win rate while leading the Gi Gan (CEO) team during his tenure reached 61.4
% (35 wins, 13 draws, 9 losses).
值得一提的是，在2022年卡达世界杯，Bento带领韩国队击败自己的祖国葡萄牙，上演戏剧
性一战，率队完成队史第二次在海外世界杯闯进16强，他成功打造出独特的后场组织战术，
即使面对强敌也能掌握比赛主动权，因此广受好评，他执教韩国队期间，他的战绩为35胜13
和9败，胜率高达61.4%
Coach Bento, whose contract renewal with the Korea Football Association failed d
ue to mismatched conditions immediately after the Qatar World Cup, took charge o
f the United Arab Emirates national team in July 2023, embarking on a challenge
in the Middle East. While managing the UAE national team, he recorded 14 wins, 6
draws, and 6 losses (win rate 53.9%) across 26 matches. However, just less than
24 hours after defeating North Korea 2-1 in the third round of Asian qualifiers
for the 2026 World Cup last March, he received a sudden dismissal notice from t
he UAE Football Association that resulted in the firing of all staff members, an
d has since been living as a private citizen.
卡达世界杯结束后，由于续约条件无法达成共识，Bento未能与韩国足球协会续约，并于202
3年7月接掌阿拉伯联合酋长国国家队，展开中东执教挑战、执教阿联期间，他在26场比赛取
得14胜6和6败，胜率53.9%，然而今年3月，在世界杯亚洲区资格赛第三轮率队以2比1击败北
韩后不到24小时，他便突然接获阿联足协解职通知，整个教练团也一并遭到撤换，此后一直
赋闲在家
Furthermore, Coach Bento recently expressed his unwavering affection and trust i
n South Korean football through an interview with domestic media. He stated, "Al
though this is a very difficult time, I have no doubt that the players will over
come these trials and bring joy to the people again."
此外Bento最近接受韩国媒体专访时，再次展现他对韩国足球始终不变的感情与信任，他表
示：“虽然现在是一段非常艰难的时期，但我毫不怀疑球员们一定能克服这些考验，再次为
人民带来喜悦”
韩国近两位外教当时薪水
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Bento 推定年薪130万欧元……“成本与成果”再度受到检视
随着洪明甫高额年薪引发讨论，再度受到关注的人物便是前韩国国家队主教练 Paulo Bento
，根据足球媒体《Financial Football》在2022年卡达世界杯期间公布的各国主教练推定年
薪资料，Bento 的年薪约为130万欧元，以当时汇率换算，约为17亿至18亿韩元
Klinsmann 年薪29亿韩元、违约金70亿韩元……“昂贵失败”的开端
除了洪明甫的高薪外，韩国国家队主教练薪资争议的起点，其实是前任主帅Jurgen Klinsma
nn
Klinsmann于2023年2月接掌韩国国家队，但在2023年亚洲杯止步四强后，因执教能力与工作
态度争议，于2024年2月遭到解任，当时外界所知他的年薪约为29亿韩元
问题出在合约内容，Klinsmann原本签约至2026年美加墨世界杯，据悉合约中包含若提前解
约，韩国足协仍须支付剩余薪资的条款
因此韩国足球协会需负担的违约金估计约70亿韩元，若再加上外籍教练团的相关费用，整体
支出甚至可能高达100亿韩元，不过据了解，其中部分费用是由任命Klinsmann的韩国足协会
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