Fans cheer for Korea's national football team at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul, Dec. 6, 2022, during their match against Brazil at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul
Gwanghwamun Square will host street cheering for Korea's Group A matches this month at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Seoul government said Thursday.
The events are scheduled for Korea's matches against Czechia, Mexico and South Africa, at 11 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. June 19 and 10 a.m. June 25, respectively, according to the local government.
The city advised citizens to use public transportation to avoid rush hour when traveling to the area in central Seoul, and to prepare for hot weather by bringing umbrellas and hats.
As co-hosts, the Korea Football Association, KT and the Red Devils national team supporters group will deploy safety personnel to the venue and adopt measures against medical emergencies and potential heat waves.
