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Drone brought down near South Korea training base

BBC Sport · Jun 18, 2026, 12:03 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • South Korea beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their opening Group.
  • The Mexican military has reportedly intercepted and brought down an unregistered drone seen flying over South Korea's training base before their World Cup match with co-hosts Mexico on Friday.
  • A game at their training base in Guadalajara, Mexico, where the drone was spotted during Tuesday's training session - which prompted fears of spying.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

South Korea beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their opening Group. A game

The Mexican military has reportedly intercepted and brought down an unregistered drone seen flying over South Korea's training base before their World Cup match with co-hosts Mexico on Friday.

South Korea are preparing for the Group. A game at their training base in Guadalajara, Mexico, where the drone was spotted during Tuesday's training session - which prompted fears of spying.

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