Racism Against Korean YouTuber at World Cup... Mexican Man Identified

"Slant Eye" Gesture Caught in YouTuber Inonyang's Video
Identified as Local Organization President, Faces Intense Backlash in Mexico

Controversy is growing after a racist act targeting a Korean YouTuber was captured at the 2026 North American World Cup stadium. The situation has escalated further as it was revealed that the alleged perpetrator is the president of a local organization in Mexico, fueling criticism even within the local community.

Inonyang, a YouTuber with 6.6 million subscribers, posted a video on June 12 (Korean time) right after watching the Group A first-round match between Korea and the Czech Republic at Estadio Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico. She shared the video with the caption, "I came all the way to Mexico for the World Cup, am I being too sensitive?"

The video shows Inonyang filming herself in the stands to capture the stadium atmosphere, when a man sitting behind her is seen looking at the camera and making a gesture with both index fingers stretching the skin next to his eyes, mimicking the act of pulling his eyes into a slant.

This gesture, commonly known as the "Slant Eye," is considered one of the most representative acts of racial discrimination against East Asians.

A Mexican man at the 2026 North American World Cup stadium has sparked controversy by committing an act of racial discrimination against a Korean female YouTuber. Screenshot from Inonyang social media (SNS)

Inonyang's video spread rapidly online. Korean netizens demanded a response from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), calling the incident "blatant racism," while international viewers also joined in the criticism. In particular, among Mexican netizens, efforts to identify the perpetrator intensified.

Subsequently, local media outlets such as Infobae and Politico reported that the man in question is believed to be Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, president of the Jalisco Association of Surveyors and Geomatics Engineers (CITGEJ) in Mexico.

According to reports, he is known for participating in regional academic events and public forums. The criticism has intensified as it became known that he is not just an ordinary spectator, but a person holding a public position.

The Mexican media outlet Politico described the action as a "shameful act," and some local netizens commented, "As a fellow Mexican, I am ashamed," "I apologize on his behalf," and "He should step down from the presidency."

However, as of now, neither Miramontes himself nor the related organization has issued an official statement.

Meanwhile, the Korean national team defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in the match that day, earning 3 points. Korea is now tied for first place in Group A with host Mexico and is scheduled to play its second group-stage match against Mexico on June 19.

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