By Edgardo Avelar
The LAFC striker Heung Min Son was the center of attention of the Guadalajara fans in the first training session of the national team South Korea, where those present sang many times the song of “They are, brother, you are already Mexican”, trying to make the Asian team feel at home.
The South Koreans in their first training session at the Verde Valle facilities were pleased with the state of the grass and the conditions of the training site chosen by one of them. Mexico’s rivals in Group A of the 2026 World Cup, along with the Czech Republic and South Africa.
Within a festive framework, Son’s name echoed on several occasions, recognizing his ability and leadership of an adversary of the Tricolor, lovingly welcoming him as a memory of that victory over Germany 2028, where it generated the qualification of the Mexican team to the next phase by eliminating the Germans.
The practice even featured mariachi music, reinforcing the atmosphere of hospitality that accompanied the South Korean team in its first session in Guadalajara and where the fans They also sang the phrase “Korea is already red and white,” which ended up becoming a symbol of the integration of the visiting team with the identity of the Sacred Flock, which opened its doors for this international experience.
The schedule for Group A of the 2026 World Cup includes a confrontation between Mexico and South Korea, scheduled for June 18 at the Guadalajara Stadium. This match could be decisive for the qualification aspirations of both teams.
Before that match, Korea will debut on June 11 against the Czech Republic; Afterwards, they will close the group stage on the 24th against South Africa in a group where the Mexican team starts as favorites due to their status as home team, but they will have to prove it on the field of play.
Kim Min-jaedefender of Bayern Munich and considered one of the best Asian defenders today, He was another of the players who caught the attention of the fansand where his leadership and physical presence were recognized by those in attendance, who took advantage of the opportunity to closely observe a footballer accustomed to competing at the highest level in Europe.
Mariachis, hats, provides, and followers chanting Heung-Min Son’s name at some level of South Korea’s first practicing session on Mexican soil. ??????
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— All Fútbol MX ?? (@AllFutbolMX) June 6, 2026
Another of the elements that stole reflectors was Lee Kang-in. The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder joined the training camp after the rest of his teammates, after concluding their season with the conquest of the UEFA Champions League.
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