Mexican Trade Leader Dismissed for Racist Gesture at World Cup

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Ulises Bernal, a Mexican trade group leader

NY Post - Yoon Su-jin, a South Korean influencer

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Ulises Bernal has been removed from his position following a viral video.

NY Post - Bernal will be fired after being caught on video making a racist slanted-eye gesture.

WHERE:

NY Post - The incident occurred during a World Cup match in Jalisco, Mexico.

WHY:

Sportskeeda - The gesture made by Bernal was deemed racist.

HOW:

Sportskeeda - The gesture was made behind a South Korean influencer during the event.

(UPDATED June 14, 2026 10:05 UTC)

Ulises Bernal, a leader of a Mexican trade group, has been removed from his position after a viral video surfaced showing him making a racist slanted-eye gesture during a World Cup match in Jalisco, Mexico. The incident occurred behind South Korean influencer Yoon Su-jin, prompting widespread condemnation. As a result of the backlash, Bernal will be fired from his role.