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Mexican trade group chief removed after racist gesture towards South Korean influencer at FIFA World Cup match

FIFA World Cup (Organization) World Cup South Korea Mexico Guadalajara

A South Korean social media influencer's World Cup celebration video has triggered a backlash in Mexico after it captured a senior trade association official making a racist gesture behind her during a match in Guadalajara.

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Yoon Su-jin, known online as Incocat_t, had travelled to Mexico to support South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While recording a video after her country's opening Group A victory over the Czech Republic on Thursday, a man seated behind her appeared to mock her by pulling the corners of his eyes outward while laughing.

The footage quickly spread across social media platforms, prompting criticism from viewers and calls for action against the man involved.

"I came all the way to Mexico for the World Cup, but … am I being too sensitive?" Yoon wrote in Korean after sharing the clip.

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