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Mexico-South Korea Clash: Montes Sent Off, Tequila-Soju Bet

6/18/2026

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Fans celebrate decade-long friendship from 2018 upset, making Thursday’s match a showcase.
Mexico and South Korea meet June 18, 2026, at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara.
Mexico will miss César Montes after his red card, prompting coach Javier Aguirre to choose a replacement.
South Korea’s coach Hong Myung-bo may tweak Son Heung-min’s role and add midfielders.
Consuls Carlos González Gutiérrez and Youngwan Kim in Los Angeles have wagered tequila versus soju on the result.

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Story summary

Fans celebrate decade-long friendship from 2018 upset, making Thursday’s match a showcase.
Mexico and South Korea meet June 18, 2026, at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara.
Mexico will miss César Montes after his red card, prompting coach Javier Aguirre to choose a replacement.
South Korea’s coach Hong Myung-bo may tweak Son Heung-min’s role and add midfielders.
Consuls Carlos González Gutiérrez and Youngwan Kim in Los Angeles have wagered tequila versus soju on the result.