"Must Reach the Round of 32!" A 5km Run Filled with National Pride… Unexpected Cheers in the Heart of Mexico [SMUG in Mexico ⑤]

'SMUG in Mexico' delivers the vivid atmosphere and behind-the-scenes stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In our fifth installment, reporter Lee Jung-chan takes a run through the streets of Guadalajara, Mexico, on a Sunday morning.

Guadalajara hosts 'Via RecreActiva' every Sunday, where parts of the city's roads are opened to the public. The streets, usually bustling with cars, transform into a space for citizens to cycle, walk, and run.

Before the national team departed for Monterrey, reporter Lee Jung-chan took on a 5km run around the Minerva roundabout in Guadalajara!

Just by running, he was greeted by Mexican citizens who shouted "Korea!" and cheered for the South Korean national team.

We bring you the warm hospitality of the Guadalajara citizens met on car-free roads and the Sunday scenery of a World Cup host city, here on <Sports Mug>.

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

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