Mexico continues the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil when it takes on South Korea at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico.
For both Mexico and South Korea, who play on Thursday, June 18, this is their second match in Group A.
Mexico and South Korea both won their World Cup openers. Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 on June 11, and South Korea defeated Czechia 2-1 on June 12.
Mexico Starting XI
Goalkeeper: 1 Raul Rangel
Defense: 23 Jesus Gallardo, 5 Johan Vasquez, 2 Jorge Sanchez, 4 Edson Alvarez,
Midfield: 7 Luis Romo, 26 Brian Gutierrez, 6 Erik Lira
Attack: 16 Julián Quiñones, 9 Raul Jimenez, 25 Roberto Alvarado
Where is Mexico playing today?
At Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico.
What time does Mexico and South Korea play?
Match starts at 7 p.m. MT/8 p.m. CT.
Mexico reserves
Teams are allowed three stoppages to make five substitutions
South Korea starting lineup vs. Mexico
1. Kim Seung-gyu (Goalkeeper)2. Lee Han-Beom (RB)4. Kim Min-Jae (Center Back)3. Lee Gi-Hyuk (Center Back)5. Lee Tae-Seok (Left Back)6. Hwang In-beom (Midfield)8. Paik Seung-Ho (Midfield)13. Seol Young-Woo (Midfield)10. Lee Jae-Sung (Midfield)19. Lee Kang-in (Striker)7. Son Heung-Min (Striker)
Felix F. Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpastimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on X
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