Mexican Military Disables Drone Near South Korea Camp

The Mexican military disabled an unauthorized drone that was flying near South Korea's training camp as the team prepared for their World Cup match against Mexico. The drone was detected using surveillance technology and brought down, according to a federal official who spoke on condition of anonymity.

There is no confirmation regarding the drone's intent, whether it was to scout South Korea's team or for potential espionage. This incident occurred amidst extensive security operations in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by Mexico, the U.S., and Canada.

The South Korean coach, Hong Myung-bo, noted that the drone incident did not disrupt their training schedule. The Mexican authorities have recently dealt with several unauthorized drone attempts in restricted zones near stadiums and fan festival areas.

In response to security concerns, Mexican officials announced the deployment of 100,000 soldiers and police personnel to protect participants and spectators during the tournament.