Man apologises for making racist gesture at South Korean fan at World Cup match
A man at a 2026 World Cup match in Mexico pulled the corners of his eyes as he walked past a South Korean social-media influencer. According to the BBC, he apologised after footage circulated and said he regretted the act. The episode renewed calls for tournament organisers to crack down on racist incidents.
A man at a 2026 World Cup match in Mexico pulled the corners of his eyes as he walked past a South Korean social-media influencer, the BBC reports. Footage of the moment circulated quickly online.
The man later issued an apology, saying he regretted the act and accepted it had been seen as offensive. The incident drew wide coverage in Mexico, one of the host countries, and prompted statements from football-federation representatives.
The episode reignited a wider debate over how tournament organisers respond to racist behaviour at matches. The BBC says questions are being raised about how stadium stewards and federations should act more quickly when such conduct is identified. Several supporter groups in Asia have called on the organisers to apply stricter sanctions.
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