South Korea arrived in Guadalajara to the rhythm of Guadalajara folklore

The South Korean team is already in the city of Guadalajara to face the activity of Group A of the World Cup 2026 that will be held against Mexico, South Africa and the Czech Republic, both in the capital of Guadalajara as in the city of Monterrey, where they will look for a place in the second phase of the World Cup.

The arrival of the South Koreans was the highlight of the World Cup atmosphere in La Perla Tapatia, as they were welcomed with mariachis and Jalisco folklore, where they were not exempt from applause, photographs, t-shirts and flags alluding to the event.

With chords of regional music melodies under the strains of mariachis and with a village party atmosphere, the Asian players got off the bus that deposited them at the grand tourism resort. where they will stay to get ready for the next few days to face their World Cup commitments.

QWho stole the attention was their star Son Heung-min, captain and top figure of South Koreawho led the arrival of the delegation and who plays for the Main League Soccer (MLS) team LAFC. Two other of the team’s biggest stars arrived with him: Kim Min-jae, a solid defender from Bayern Munich, and Lee Kang-in, a talented midfielder from Paris Saint-Germain.

The Mexican fans warmly received the South Korean teamremembering that victory over Germany in 2018 that allowed the Tricolor to advance to the next phase to face and be eliminated by Brazil in the round of 16.

Right from that moment there is a special affection for this team that has faced Mexico on two occasions in the World Cup. The first time in 1998, when Mexico won 3-1 with two goals from Luis Hernández and one more from Ricardo Peláez, as well as in 2018 with a score of 2-1 with goals from Carlos Vela and Javier Hernández.

That was the least of it, because this Friday, that affection was once again evident in every flag, every photograph and every shout of welcome. The smiles, greetings and gestures of gratitude towards the fans were more than evidentbut everything will surely change next June 18 at 7:00 p.m. when they face each other on the second date of Group A of the World Cup tournament.

In this way, The Asian team officially began its World Cup adventure in Guadalajara territory. Guadalajara already breathes football, and South Korea already feels the warmth of a city that has welcomed it as at home, in its duel against the Czech Republic.

The Guadalajara fans were present to welcome the great Korean idol, showing their admiration with Tottenham t-shirts and displays of support since his arrival in Guadalajara. Dozens of followers gathered with enthusiasm to see one of the greatest figures of Asian football up close, generating a great atmosphere among those present.

The players got off the bus without having the opportunity to stop to greet fans or sign autographs; The response from the fans was positive. Many of the attendees were satisfied simply for having been able to see their idols from a few meters away. and witness their arrival in the city.

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