Mexican Military Downs Drone Near South Korea Training Ahead of FIFA World Cup Match
Ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match against Mexico, South Korea's training session in Guadalajara was disrupted by an unauthorized drone, which Mexico's military intercepted and brought down. South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo described the incident as "unfortunate" but noted it occurred before tactical drills, limiting impact. The Korea Football Association has filed a complaint with FIFA. Mexican authorities have not disclosed who operated the drone, and drone flights are banned over World Cup venues in Mexico and the US as part of security measures.