South Korea's national football team completed specialized training in Mexico to adapt to high altitude and heat ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The team led by head coach Hong Myung-bo held a pre-tournament camp near Salt Lake City, Utah, from May 18 for about two weeks. The elevation there is about 1,460 meters, similar to Guadalajara at 1,571 meters where the first two group stage matches will take place.
Fans and media on X highlight South Korea's arrival and warm welcome in Mexico, including mariachi performances and fan chants for Son Heung-min. Discussions focus on high-altitude training sessions and coach Hong Myung-bo's comments on adapting to heat and conditions for 2026 World Cup matches in Guadalajara. Posts express positive anticipation for the team's preparations with neutral to enthusiastic tones from sports accounts and supporters.
Mariachis, sombreros, gifts, and fans chanting Heung-Min Son’s name during South Korea’s first training session on Mexican soil. 🇰🇷❤️🇲🇽
— CIIA Sports (@CIIASportsINT) 7 Juni 2026
This is how Mexico welcomed South Korea ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 🏆🤝🏼 pic.twitter.com/yKrf4of3bi
Mariachis, sombreros, gifts, and fans chanting Heung-Min Son’s name during South Korea’s first training session on Mexican soil. 🇰🇷❤️🇲🇽
— All Fútbol MX 🇲🇽 (@AllFutbolMX) 6 Juni 2026
This is how Mexico welcomed South Korea ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 🏆🤝🏼 pic.twitter.com/gcKh8xtsEz
Son Heung Min and South Korea have arrived in Mexico!
— SonnyDaysLAFC (@SonnyDaysLAFC) 6 Juni 2026
World Cup run begins now!
Thursday is going to be crazy! Hope the boys get good rest and prepare well! pic.twitter.com/iWZKiDJkn3
🇰🇷✈️ Heung-Min Son and South Korea have arrived in Guadalajara for their World Cup training camp 🏆🇲🇽
— NextMex (@NextMexOficial) 6 Juni 2026
🔥 They will also face Mexico in the group stage at Akron Stadium 🏟️
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🟢 Hong Myung-bo explicó cómo Corea del Sur trabaja en la adaptación de sus jugadores a la altitud, el cambio de horario y las condiciones climáticas de cara al Mundial 2026. 🇰🇷🌧️
— La Afición (@laaficion) 6 Juni 2026
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🔴 https://t.co/vixkdsaHWT pic.twitter.com/4ThqGy7Ygl
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