Mexican military forces intercepted and destroyed an unregistered drone flying over South Korea's World Cup training base in Guadalajara during Tuesday's training session. The incident occurred during critical squad preparation and prompted security concerns.
South Korea manager Hong Myung-bo said at a press conference: 'It did not impact us significantly, but while we were preparing for the match, that was the most important timing, so what happened was unfortunate.' The drone interception was part of enhanced security operations coordinated across World Cup host cities.
South Korea defeated Czech Republic 2-1 in their Group A opener, with Mexico also winning their opening match. Both teams have three points entering Friday's encounter, making it potentially decisive for group position. Any residual preparation disruption could affect tactical execution in a match with direct standings implications.
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