FIFA Responds to Racism Incident Involving South Korean Content Creator at Korea-Czech Match

South Korean content creator Incocat sparked widespread controversy during the 2026 World Cup after sharing a video in which she claimed to have been subjected to racist behavior during the match between her national team and the Czech Republic.

The match ended with South Korea securing a 2-1 victory. Incocat, whose real name is Yoon Soo-jin, documented an individual behind her in the stands mimicking Asian facial features in a manner she found offensive. She posted the video on her social media accounts accompanied by a comment about experiencing racism during the tournament.

On her social media platforms, Yoon, known as "Incocat_t," wrote in Korean: "I came to Mexico for the World Cup, but... am I being too sensitive?" She added, "From your perspective: you traveled across the world to attend the World Cup... and you were subjected to racism."

According to media reports, FIFA launched an investigation into the incident and identified the person involved. The individual’s ticket purchasing privileges were revoked. Reports further revealed that he previously held the position of head of the College of Topographic and Geomatic Engineers in the Mexican state of Jalisco before being dismissed and issuing a public apology.

Following these developments, FIFA extended a special invitation to the content creator to attend the South Korea versus Mexico match in Guadalajara as part of the activities marking the International Day Against Hate Speech.

This incident has emerged amid growing debate over some fans' conduct during the tournament, despite the celebratory atmosphere surrounding the 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.