South Korea World Cup camp drone incident sparks security probe

On the eve of South Korea's group match against Mexico at the World Cup in Guadalajara, a drone was spotted over the team's closed training facility. Security personnel activated anti‑drone systems, neutralising the aircraft, which later fell outside the complex. Surveillance footage showed two individuals retrieving the drone before guards arrived; Mexican authorities are reviewing the video and have opened an investigation, though no link to sports espionage has been confirmed.

The drone episode follows a separate controversy in which two South Korean reporters accidentally recorded a conversation about striker Son Heung‑min’s military‑service exemption. The remarks ignited public backlash and heightened tension with the media inside the camp. The Korean Football Association has asked FIFA to investigate the drone incident as part of broader security concerns.