WC 2026 ⚽ · 18 June 2026

Mexico military brings down drone near South Korea camp

Mexican military forces shot down an unregistered drone flying near South Korea's training camp ahead of their World Cup match. The coach of South Korea, Hong Myung-bo, described the event as "unfortunate" but stated it had no impact on their strategic decisions. This formed a component of a comprehensive security strategy for the 2026 World Cup, started June 11.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 June 2026 at 11:01

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