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Mexico vs South Korea decides Group A leader

6/19/2026

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Summary

Mexico vs Korea

Mexico and South Korea will meet in a Group A match at Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday, June 18, 2026, with winner leading the group.
Mexico leads Group A on goal differential after a 2-0 win over South Africa.
South Korea also has three points after a 2-1 win over Czechia.
Kickoff is at 9:00 p.m. ET at Guadalajara Stadium.
Lines list Mexico +100, South Korea +310, draw +220, and over/under 2.5 goals.

Summary

Montes Misses

César Montes will miss the Mexico-South Korea game after a red card in Mexico’s 2-0 opener.
Coach Javier Aguirre will start AZ Alkmaar defender Mateo Chávez, with Edson Álvarez as backup.
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo will keep the same lineup that beat the Czech Republic 2-1, with no injuries reported.
Uruguayan referee Gustavo Tejera will officiate the Group A match in Guadalajara.

History

Historical Context

The 2002 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by South Korea and Japan, was the first tournament held in Asia and the first co-hosted edition, featuring 32 teams and seeing South Korea become the first Asian side to reach the semi-finals. That breakthrough underpins the 2026 group match in Guadalajara, where Mexico meets South Korea again as both nations return as hosts in the multi-nation tournament.

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Mexico vs Korea

Mexico and South Korea will meet in a Group A match at Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday, June 18, 2026, with winner leading the group.
Mexico leads Group A on goal differential after a 2-0 win over South Africa.
South Korea also has three points after a 2-1 win over Czechia.
Kickoff is at 9:00 p.m. ET at Guadalajara Stadium.
Lines list Mexico +100, South Korea +310, draw +220, and over/under 2.5 goals.

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