"Different from Qatar!?"... Behind the Scenes of the Day Before the Czech Republic Match, Facts Learned on the Ground [Smer in Mexico ②]

'Smer IN Mexico' delivers the vivid atmosphere and behind-the-scenes stories from the 2026 North and Central America World Cup!

In our second story, we take a look at the local atmosphere in Guadalajara and the national team's preparations one day before the match against the Czech Republic, South Korea's first opponent in the group stage.

South Korea, which set out to adapt to the high altitude, versus the Czech Republic, which chose to arrive just before the match. Along with the different preparation processes chosen by the two teams, we share the local security situation, the love for South Korea felt from Mexican citizens, and the atmosphere surrounding the national team.

With the World Cup opening just around the corner, check out the various stories confirmed on the ground one day before the Czech Republic match on <Sports Mug>!

Reported by Lee Jung-chan and Pyeon Gwang-hyeon | Written and Edited by Jinhyeong Park | Video by Hwang In-seok | Produced by Sports News Department
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