Mexico faces South Korea in World Cup match on June 18
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:24 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Mexico will compete against South Korea in their next match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, June 18, at the Estadio Akron in Guadalajara. They enter the match with a victory, having defeated South Africa 2-0 in their opener. Historically, Mexico, a co-host in this tournament, looks to rebound from a disappointing group stage exit in 2022. The match holds significant implications as Mexico aims to secure their place in the knockout stages with a second consecutive win.
- •Mexico won their opener against South Africa 2-0.
- •Next match is on June 18, at 9 p.m. ET.
- •The venue for the match is Estadio Akron in Guadalajara.
- •Mexico aims to break past World Cup struggles.
- •Both teams have 3 points after their first matches.
- 9:24 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico next World Cup match: Schedule, start time, draw bracket and results as El Tri face South Korea
"As co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico are set to embark on a potentially defining summer.
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