Co-hosts Mexico are looking for a crucial second win of the World Cup against South Korea.The victor of this game in Guadalajara will be in the box seat to win Group A, and coach Javier Aguirre indicated improvements will be needed from Mexico if they are to continue their excellent record in this fixture.South Korea boss Hong Myung-bo believes his side are in confident mood after coming from behind to beat Czechia.In the first match against Czechia, we never gave up until the end, fulfilled our roles, and secured the victory, Hong said. Heres how the sides line up.Table of ContentsMexico team newsSouth Korea team newsWhere to watch Mexico v South Korea: TV channel, live online streamsWorld Cup 2026: Mexico v South Korea statsMexico team newsCesar Montes is suspended for Mexico following his red card against South Africa, and there are three changes in all.Jorge Snchez, Edson lvarez and Luis Romo come in for Montes, Israel Reyes and lvaro Fidalgo.Mexico XI: Ral Rangel, Jess Gallardo, Johan Vsquez, Edson lvarez, Jorge Snchez, Brian Gutirrez, rik Lira, Luis Romo, Julin Quiones, Ral Jimnez, Roberto AlvaradoSouth Korea team newsBae Jun-Ho and Kim Tae-Hyeon (both ankle) are both out for South Korea. Kim Moon-Hwan comes in for Lee Tae-Seok.South Korea XI: Kim Seung-Gyu, Lee Gi-Hyuk, Kim Min-Jae, Lee Han-Beom, Kim Moon-Hwan, Paik Seung-Ho, Hwang In-Beom, Seol Young-Woo, Lee Jae-Sung, Lee Kang-In, Son Heung-MinWhere to watch Mexico v South Korea: TV channel, live online streamsMexico v South Korea kicks off at 2:00am on Friday UK time. It will be broadcast on BBC Two and is also available to watch on the iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.World Cup 2026: Mexico v South Korea statsMexico and South Korea have met 14 times, with El Tri winning nine of those games. (D3, L2).Two of those games came at the World Cup. Mexico prevailed 3-1 in 1998 and 2-1 in 2018.Raul Jimenez has scored in each of his last two games against South Korea.South Korea are aiming to win their first two games at a World Cup for the first time.Mexico have won only one of their previous three games in Guadalajara. (D1, L1).South Korea are winless in their three games against CONCACAF opponents (D1, L2).Mexico have won all five of their World Cup games versus Asian opposition. Topics Mexico National Football Team South Korea National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Mexico v South Korea: World Cup 2026 line-ups, stats and preview, TV channel, live online stream and prediction Nicholas McGee 18th June, 2026 World Cup 2026: Full list of confirmed teams, fixtures, groups and results Ben Miller 18th June, 2026 World Cup 2026 opening ceremony time: Shakira, Katy Perry start times and where to watch full show on TV and live online stream with Madonna set for final Ben Miller 12th June, 2026 South Korea 2-1 Czechia: Hong delighted with team unity as Oh hands Asian giants deserved win Jon Fisher 12th June, 2026 South Africa and Mexico rue red cards in fiesty World Cup opener Mitch Fretton 11th June, 2026 Mexico 2-0 South Africa: Report, result and goals as three players sent off in World Cup opener Mitch Fretton 12th June, 2026
