Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterMexico and South Korea are aiming to build on their flawless World Cup starts.A win for either Mexico or South Korea could would see them become the first nation to mathematically secure qualification for the World Cup's Round of 32.The tournament co-hosts enjoyed a perfect start as they put South Africa to the sword in the opening game while Taegeuk Warriors saw off the Czech Republic.Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kGuadalajara Stadium will host its second Group A encounter as El Tri look to extend their journey into the first knockout stage by recording back-to-back victories.But who will be the man in the middle? You may like Who is the referee for South Korea vs Czechia? How to watch Mexico vs South Korea for FREE Who is the referee for Mexico vs South Africa? Gustavo Tejera has been confirmed as referee for the showdown after becoming a FIFA-approved referee in 2018 just four years after turning professional.An insurance broker by trade, the 38-year-old has taken officiated in 344 matches with many of them taking place in competitions across his native Uruguay.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.He also boasts experience in the Saudi Pro League as well as international tournaments including the Copa America and CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers.Tejera has developed a reputation as a no-nonsense referee with a whopping 1,733 yellow cards issued to date which currently averages out at just over five per match.Fellow countrymen Carlos Barreiro and Nicols Taran will serve as his assistant referees while Colombia's Andres Rojas has been named as the fourth official.Should Tejera fail to complete his duties, Rojas's compatriot Alexander Guzman will step up as reserve assistant referee for the clash kicking off at 2am UK time.Mexico head into the showdown having won only one of their previous three outings at Guadalajara Stadium in a friendly with the United States in October 2024.However the host nation boast a strong record against Asian opposition with five victories overall in at World Cups and won their last four by two goals or more.TOPICSSouth KoreaMexicoRichard Buxton
