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South Korea Arrives in Guadalajara for World Cup Training, Receives Support
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South Korea Arrives in Guadalajara for World Cup Training, Receives Support

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korea's national football team has arrived in Guadalajara, Mexico, to set up their training base at Verde Valle, the facilities of the Chivas club.
  • The team received a warm welcome from fans and Amaury Vergara, owner of the Chivas, who wished them luck in the World Cup.
  • South Korea is in Group A with Mexico and Czechia, and will play their first match against Czechia in Guadalajara.

The South Korean national football team has arrived in Guadalajara, Mexico, establishing their training camp at Verde Valle, the renowned facilities of the Chivas first-division club. This move comes as the 2026 North America World Cup is set to begin in less than five days, with Mexico and South Africa scheduled to play the opening match in Mexico City.

The 'Tigers of Asia' were greeted by a large contingent of enthusiastic fans upon their arrival on Friday, June 5. They were also welcomed by Amaury Vergara, the owner of Chivas, who expressed his best wishes for their success in the tournament. "I would like to wish you the best of luck and I hope that Mexico and South Korea go to the next phase together. Feel at home and enjoy this city as much as we love it. Welcome, cheer up and good luck," Vergara stated.

I would like to wish you the best of luck and I hope that Mexico and South Korea go to the next phase together. Feel at home and enjoy this city as much as we love it. Welcome, cheer up and good luck.

— Amaury VergaraAmaury Vergara, owner of Chivas, welcoming the South Korean national team to Verde Valle.

South Korea, part of Group A alongside host nation Mexico and Czechia, will commence their World Cup campaign against Czechia on the same day as the opening match, playing in Guadalajara's stadium. The team, featuring stars like Heung-min Son, Kang-in Lee, and Kim Min-jae, trained at Verde Valle, preparing for their crucial opening fixture. Fans showed particular affection for Los Angeles FC star Son, chanting "Son, brother, you are already Mexican."

Son, brother, you are already Mexican.

— FansFans expressing their support for South Korean star Heung-min Son during training.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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