Drone neutralised near South Korea training camp in Guadalajara during World Cup security operation

Mexican military forces have intercepted and brought down an unregistered drone near the South Korean national team's training camp in Guadalajara, according to a federal official. The incident took place as the team prepared for its World Cup match against Mexico, and was described as part of the security operation around the tournament. Officials said specialised equipment was used to detect the drone before it was neutralised.

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A federal agent said the drone was detected near the training ground, but did not say when the incident occurred. The official also said it was not clear whether any arrests were made. The same source said several drones had been neutralised in recent days after attempting to enter security zones around stadiums, team base camps and fan festivals in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.

Those are the three Mexican host cities for the tournament. The incident comes amid a wider security plan for the World Cup in Mexico known as Plan Kukulkán, which was announced in March and involves about 100,000 personnel from federal and local military and police forces. The plan includes early warning systems and security measures at stadiums, airports, roads and hotels, as well as protection protocols for teams, officials and fans.

The response to the drone near the South Korea camp suggests authorities are treating aerial intrusions as part of the tournament's security risk. The case is significant because it involves a national team base camp rather than only a stadium perimeter. That raises questions about how far security measures extend around training sites and other temporary facilities used during the tournament.

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It also highlights the challenge of monitoring airspace in a major international event spread across several cities. There have also been reports of suspect drones elsewhere during the tournament, including one near Los Angeles ahead of a match involving Iran and New Zealand. In Canada, authorities have banned unauthorised drones from flying over World Cup stadiums and several training sites in Vancouver and Toronto until July 7.

Those measures show that tournament organisers and host authorities are treating drone activity as a broader operational issue, not just a local one. What remains unclear is the exact timing of the Guadalajara incident, whether the drone was controlled deliberately, and whether anyone was detained. It is also not known how many of the recent drone incidents were linked or whether they were isolated breaches.

The next developments to watch are any official confirmation from Mexican authorities, further details on arrests or investigations, and whether additional restrictions are introduced around team training sites.

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