They came to watch soccer and stayed for the Latinas. 😂 South Korean fans became one of the most talked-about phenomena of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, and not precisely because of what happens on the field.
On the streets of Guadalajara, the scenes are priceless: kisses, hugs, and impromptu couples forming between fan bases as if the stadium mattered the least.
Latinas are welcoming them with open arms and they, far from their reputation for being reserved, are letting themselves be loved with smiles from ear to ear. 🥰
The Mexican internet has already officially adopted them. “They’re not going to want to leave anymore”, people say, and for good reason. Guadalajara is giving them a welcome they probably didn’t expect when they bought their plane ticket. 😂🇰🇷🇲🇽
Video:
Los coreanos no están perdiendo el tiempo en México y están dándole a lo que se mueva.#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/WOhWDw3ti0
— Chibcholandia | Realismo Criollo (@chibcholandia) June 12, 2026
Los coreanos ya no se van a querer ir de Guadalajara JAJAJAJAJAJA pic.twitter.com/lvvtz6vs1S
— Nicø 🐐🇲🇨✖ (@ElRojiblanco12V) June 12, 2026