Mysterious drone in World Cup practice, South Korea camp worried


Published: 05:58 18 June 2026
Security concerns have arisen around South Korea's practice ahead of a crucial match at the World Cup. Security forces were immediately alerted when an unidentified drone was seen in the sky during the team's closed-door practice in Guadalajara, Mexico. The drone was later identified as unregistered and deactivated.
According to local authorities, the drone tried to enter the security zone without permission. After the matter was brought to their attention, it was identified using special technology and later shot down. It is reported that security at the training center has been further strengthened after the incident.
Although such an incident has caused some discomfort before the crucial match against Mexico, South Korea's head coach Hong Myeong-bo said that it did not cause any major disruption to the team's preparation. According to him, the team had not started tactical practice until after the drone was spotted. As a result, there was no risk of important plans or match tactics being lost to the opponent.
However, the South Korean coach described such a security lapse as unfortunate at a major event like the World Cup. The team now wants to focus entirely on football, with a match against Mexico in the fight to advance to the knockout stages ahead. Meanwhile, the organizing authorities said that surveillance will be further increased to ensure the security of all venues and training centers during the tournament.
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