Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Mexican military intercepted and neutralised an unregistered drone flying near the South Korean national football team's training camp in Mexico, ahead of their World Cup match against co-host Mexico. Federal officials confirmed that specialist equipment was used to detect and bring down the drone, though it remains unclear if its purpose was to spy on South Korea's training sessions. South Korea's coach, Hong Myung-bo, described the incident as “unfortunate” but noted it occurred before tactical practice, thus not significantly impacting the team's preparations. This event is part of a wider issue, with several drones having been neutralised around World Cup stadiums and team base camps in Mexico as authorities implement a comprehensive security operation known as “Plan Kukulkán”. The incident draws parallels to a 2024 spying scandal at the Paris Olympics, where the Canadian women’s national team was accused of using a drone to observe an opponent's training, resulting in suspensions and penalties. In fullMexican military brings down drone near South Korean training camp in ‘unfortunate’ incidentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
World Cup security scare as Mexican military downs drone near South Korea camp
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Mexican military intercepted and neutralised an unregistered drone flying near the South Korean national football team's training camp in Mexico, ahead of their World Cup match against co-host Mexico. Federal officials confirmed that specialist equipment was used to detect and bring down the drone, though it remains unclear if its purpose was to spy on South Korea's training sessions. South Korea's coach, Hong Myung-bo, described the incident as “unfortunate” but noted it occurred before tactical practice, thus not significantly impacting the team's preparations. This event is part of a wider issue, with several drones having been neutralised around World Cup stadiums and team base camps in Mexico as authorities implement a comprehensive security operation known as “Plan Kukulkán”. The incident draws parallels to a 2024 spying scandal at the Paris Olympics, where the Canadian women’s national team was accused of using a drone to observe an opponent's training, resulting in suspensions and penalties. In fullMexican military brings down drone near South Korean training camp in ‘unfortunate’ incidentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
