Security concerns have intensified at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after the Mexican Army reportedly shot down a suspicious drone near the South Korea national football team’s training camp in Guadalajara, as teams continue final preparations for their upcoming matches.
According to reports, the incident occurred while South Korea were conducting a training session ahead of their important fixture against Mexico. The unmanned aerial vehicle was seen flying near the team’s training area, raising concerns of possible surveillance activity.
Military action after drone detected
Local reports suggest that Mexican security forces quickly responded after the unidentified drone was spotted and brought it down, citing potential security risks. Authorities are treating the device as unregistered, and an investigation into its origin is expected.
The South Korea team, led by coach Hong Myung-bo, confirmed that while the incident did not significantly disrupt preparations, it occurred at a sensitive time during their training schedule.
Part of broader World Cup security concerns
The action is part of heightened security measures implemented across World Cup venues, where thousands of personnel and advanced surveillance systems have been deployed.
The incident comes amid wider security discussions at the tournament, including reports of ticketless entries at stadiums in the United States during England’s match against Croatia.
Similar drone-related concerns were also reported during the 2024 Paris Olympics, when allegations of aerial surveillance were raised involving the Canadian women’s team.
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