South Korea faces Mexico in pivotal World Cup group match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:30 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
South Korea will face Mexico in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match on Friday, June 19, at Estadio Akron. Both teams aim to secure qualification for the Round of 32 after winning their opening games. South Korea comes in with momentum, having beaten Czechia 2-1, while Mexico won 2-0 against South Africa. South Korea's squad is fully fit, and coach Hong Myung-bo intends to retain the lineup from their last match. Mexico is adjusting its defense due to the suspension of Cesar Montes but remains optimistic following their strong start.
- •Match scheduled for 2am BST on June 19
- •South Korea defeated Czechia 2-1 in their opener
- •Mexico won 2-0 against South Africa
- •Cesar Montes is suspended for Mexico
- •South Korea's squad fully fit and ready
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — South Korea predicted lineup and team news vs Mexico
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico vs South Korea – Match preview and team news
"South Korea will take on Mexico in their next Group A match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Friday, with both sides aiming to secure qualification for the Round of 32 after winning their opening games.S...
"Mexico and South Korea will continue their Group A journey in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Friday as they face each other with both teams looking to confirm their qualification to the Round of 32 after ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 5:30 AMSouth Korea predicted lineup and team news vs Mexico
South Korea will take on Mexico in their next Group A match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Friday, with both sides aiming to secure qualification for the Round of 32 after winning their opening games.S...
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 5:30 AMMexico vs South Korea – Match preview and team news
Mexico and South Korea will continue their Group A journey in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Friday as they face each other with both teams looking to confirm their qualification to the Round of 32 after ...
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