Mexican military intercepts drone near South Korean training camp

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Mexican military intercepts drone near South Korean training camp
Summary

On June 18, ahead of their World Cup match, the Mexican military downed an unregistered drone near South Korea's training camp. An anonymous federal official confirmed the incident, calling it unfortunate. South Korea's coach Hong Myung-bo stated that the drone appeared shortly before their tactical practice but did not affect their preparations. The incident is part of a larger security operation in place for the tournament, with earlier reports of drones targeting various secure locations in Mexico. The looming match marks both teams' second appearance in Group A after winning their opening games.

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  • Drone intercepted by Mexican military before Mexico-South Korea match.
  • South Korea's coach called the situation unfortunate.
  • Both teams won their opening World Cup matches.
  • Incident highlights ongoing security measures for the tournament.
  • Previous drone attempts aimed at secure areas reported in host cities.
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  • 1:25 PMYahoo SportsMexican military brings down drone near South Korean training camp in ‘unfortunate’ incident
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The incident occurred before the two teams meet in Group A on Thursday

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