Korean Fans Rally for National Team in Mexico and Seoul During World Cup Qualifier

Thousands of kilometers apart, the roar of South Korean football fans echoed from Guadalajara, Mexico, to Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 19, as they rallied behind their national team in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against co-hosts Mexico. The passion for the sport transcended borders, creating a vibrant atmosphere both at the Estadio Jalisco and in the South Korean capital.

In Guadalajara, Mexican fans, clad in their national colors, created a festive environment, chanting "Mexico! Mexico!" hours before kickoff. Amidst this sea of green, white, and red, Korean supporters, dressed in their iconic red "Red Devils" gear, waved the Taegeukgi (South Korean flag), adding their own energetic cheers. Korean fans Pi Jong-hwa and Park Gyu-ri shared moments of camaraderie with Mexican supporters, taking photos and exchanging well wishes, embodying the spirit of global sportsmanship.

Back in Seoul, hundreds gathered at Gwanghwamun Square, eyes glued to a large screen broadcasting the match live. The Red Devils fan group led the cheers, their chants and songs uniting the crowd in a shared hope for victory. This collective energy aimed to send support across the globe to their team on the field, mirroring the efforts of their fellow fans in Mexico.

South Korea entered the match with confidence, having secured a 2-1 victory against the Czech Republic in their previous game, placing them second in Group A. A win against Mexico would not only mark their first-ever back-to-back wins in the World Cup group stage but also put them in a strong position to advance to the Round of 32. Facing a formidable Mexican side bolstered by home-field advantage and passionate local support, the unified cheers from both Guadalajara and Seoul aimed to provide the Korean team with the extra push needed for a historic win.