Mexico and South Korea chase World Cup knockout spots in Guadalajara
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Mexico and South Korea face off in Guadalajara on Thursday, each requiring a win to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage. Both teams come off victories in their opening matches, with Mexico defeating South Africa and South Korea triumphing over the Czech Republic. The match is particularly keenly anticipated due to its tense backdrop, including a recent incident involving a mystery drone over South Korea's training ground. Coaches Javier Aguirre and Hong Myung-bo acknowledge the challenge of the match, especially with the home advantage for Mexico. The outcome will determine which team advances further in the tournament as part of the expanded 48-team format.
- •Match takes place at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara.
- •Mexico won their opener against South Africa.
- •South Korea defeated the Czech Republic in their first game.
- •Mystery drone incident caused concern prior to the match.
- •Coaches emphasize the importance of controlling the game rhythm.
- 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Bundesliga duo start as South Korea and Mexico eye Round of 32 spot
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"Mexico and South Korea will aim to punch their ticket to the World Cup knockout rounds on Thursday when they meet in Guadalajara knowing a win would guarantee a last 32 berth.The expanded 48-team format for this year's World Cup -- and the fact that the eight best-ranked third-placed teams will advance from the group stage -- means that a win for either Mexico or South Korea would see them advance.
"Mexico host South Korea at the World Cup with both sides aiming to guarantee their place in the Round of 32. With the draw between Czech Republic and South Africa earlier, the winner of this game will...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 11:52 PMWorld Cup: Bundesliga duo start as South Korea and Mexico eye Round of 32 spot
Mexico host South Korea at the World Cup with both sides aiming to guarantee their place in the Round of 32. With the draw between Czech Republic and South Africa earlier, the winner of this game will...
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 10:08 AMMexico, Korea eye World Cup knockout berths
Mexico and South Korea will aim to punch their ticket to the World Cup knockout rounds on Thursday when they meet in Guadalajara knowing a win would guarantee a last 32 berth.The expanded 48-team format for this year's World Cup -- and the fact that the eight best-ranked third-placed teams will advance from the group stage -- means that a win for either Mexico or South Korea would see them advance.
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