South Korea aims to advance in World Cup with win against Mexico
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:46 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
South Korea is set to play Mexico on June 18 in Guadalajara, seeking a win to secure its place in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. After defeating Czechia 2-1 in their opening match, South Korea requires a victory to clinch Group A. A draw would leave both teams needing to secure results in their final group matches, while a loss would put South Korea in a challenging position, but not necessarily out of contention for advancement. The team can still advance as a runner-up depending on other results.
- •South Korea defeated Czechia 2-1 in its opening match.
- •Match against Mexico takes place at 9 p.m. ET on June 18.
- •South Korea needs a win to secure Group A.
- •A draw would keep South Korea in contention for the knockout stage.
- •South Korea's final group match is against South Africa on June 24.
- 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — South Korea clinching scenarios, what it needs to advance in World Cup
- 6:14 PMYahoo Sports — Mexico clinching scenarios: What El Tri needs to advance in World Cup
"Mexico can win Group A and advance to the knockout round in its game against South Korea. Here's how El Tri can get it done.
"South Korea can win Group A and advance to the World Cup knockout round with some help from Czechia and a win over Mexico.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 6:46 PMSouth Korea clinching scenarios, what it needs to advance in World Cup
South Korea can win Group A and advance to the World Cup knockout round with some help from Czechia and a win over Mexico.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 6:14 PMMexico clinching scenarios: What El Tri needs to advance in World Cup
Mexico can win Group A and advance to the knockout round in its game against South Korea. Here's how El Tri can get it done.
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