Protesters to rally against Hyundai before Mexico-South Korea match
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:04 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Protesters plan to gather in Guadalajara on Thursday ahead of the Group A game between Mexico and South Korea. The demonstration targets Hyundai, a World Cup sponsor, over its dealings with the mining company Ternium. Activists criticize Ternium for its environmental practices and its alleged connections to the disappearance of two Mexican activists, raising awareness of these issues during the World Cup events.
- •Demonstrators will gather before the match in Guadalajara.
- •Hyundai faces criticism for its relationship with Ternium.
- •Ternium has been linked to environmental degradation and activist disappearances.
- •The protest aims to raise awareness of these issues during the World Cup.
- 1:04 PMThe Guardian Sport — Protesters to rally against World Cup sponsor Hyundai before Mexico game
"Focus on business dealings with mining company Ternium Guadalajara rally to highlight fate of Mexico’s ‘disappeared’ Hyundai will be targeted by protesters at a rally before the group A game between Mexico and South Korea in Guadalajara on Thursday, due to the World Cup sponsor’s business dealings with the South American mining company Ternium. A 2025 report from environmental group Mighty Earth criticised Hyundai’s involvement in what they described as a “dirty steel supply chain”, as the South Korean motor company is a major buyer of iron ore from Ternium for use in steel production. Ternium has faced repeated criticisms for its destructive environmental impact and corporate governance policies from campaign groups, as well as its alleged links to the disappearance of two Mexican activists. Continue reading...
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