Mexican Media Spotlight South Korean Team's First Training Session

Mexican media outlets are shining a spotlight on the South Korean national football team's arrival and initial training in Guadalajara for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

El Informador, a prominent newspaper, dedicated its front page to covering the team's first open training session. Hundreds of fans, including students and invited guests, flocked to the Chivas Valle Verde training center to witness the squad. The atmosphere intensified as coach Hong Myung-bo and his staff appeared, followed by the players. A wave of cheers erupted, especially when Son Heung-min, who plays for LAFC, made his appearance.

Approximately 800 Mexican fans showed enthusiastic support, applauding and cheering Son Heung-min's every move. The report recalled the deep connection between Son and Mexican fans, dating back to the 2018 World Cup when his decisive goal against Germany helped Mexico advance to the knockout stage. Son acknowledged the fans' cheers with a wave and a smile during his run.

The article also touched upon the training conditions, noting that Guadalajara's altitude of about 1,560 meters (5,118 feet) would aid the team's acclimatization. The Chivas Valle Verde facility, home to the Mexican professional club CD Guadalajara, offers optimal conditions, including Bermuda grass similar to that of the Guadalajara Stadium where South Korea will play two of its group stage matches. The facility is conveniently located about 8 kilometers (5 miles) from the team's hotel.