Roughly 20,000 [1] South Korean football fans gathered at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 19, 2026, to support the national team.
The gathering comes as the "Red Devils" prepare for a critical second-group match against co-host Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A victory in this Group A fixture is essential for the team to advance in the tournament.
Supporters filled the heart of the capital to create a sea of red before the kickoff. The event served as a centralized hub for national pride and collective cheering, mirroring the massive public screenings seen in previous tournaments.
"Good morning, Eunji. Here at Gwanghwamun Square, the heart of Seoul, thousands of fans have gathered," said Chung Hye-lim of Arirang News.
While some reports described the crowd as thousands, other data indicates the specific number of attendees reached 20,000 [1]. The crowd remained focused on the match scheduled for June 19, 2026 [1], which pits the South Korean squad against a host nation playing on home soil.
The atmosphere at the square remained high as fans anticipated the match. This tradition of gathering at Gwanghwamun Square underscores the cultural significance of the national team's performance on the global stage, a phenomenon that often unites the country during the World Cup.
“Roughly 20,000 South Korean football fans gathered at Gwanghwamun Square”
The massive mobilization of fans in Seoul highlights the high stakes of the Group A match. Because Mexico is a co-host of the 2026 tournament, South Korea faces a significant atmospheric disadvantage on the pitch, making the domestic support at Gwanghwamun Square a critical psychological boost for the players.
