Korean YouTuber promotes harmony at World Cup match after racism controversy

A Korean spectator draped in a large Korean national flag stood out in the VIP section during the a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match between Korea and Mexico at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico. Wearing a red jersey and a headband representing the Red Devils cheering squad, she smiled broadly while mingling with nearby Mexican soccer fans and supporting her country. The spectator was popular content creator inoCat, who has 6.61 million subscribers and was targeted by anti-Asian harassment during a match one week prior. While watching the June 12 Group A match between Korea and the Czech Republic at the same stadium, a Mexican man sitting behind her made a racist gesture targeting Asians. After video footage of the incident spread online, the racism controversy quickly drew international condemnation. Internet users identified the man, prompting him to post a public apology on social media and resign as president of the Civil Engineering, Topography, Geometry, and Engineering Association of Jalisco — a local professional association. FIFA officially invited her to the VIP sectioWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times