WC 2026 ⚽ · 18 June 2026

Mexico military brings down drone near South Korea camp

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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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