liveUpdated 2m agoFollow live coverage as co-hosts Mexico and South Korea aim to build on their opening Group A wins.The Athletic Live TeamJune 18, 2026 at 4:40 PM EDTMexico defeated South Africa in its first game of the group stage. Getty ImagesMexico vs South Korea — LatestCo-hosts Mexico take on South Korea in Group A today, as the World Cup returns to Guadalajara.Both teams won their opening group game, with Mexico easing past South Africa and South Korea beating Czech Republic. It means that victory for either side today will guarantee a place in the knockout stage.Follow along for the latest news, analysis, play-by-play and more from our team of writers.Kick-off: 9pm ET, 6pm PTWatch: FOX, Fubo (try for free)Join the Discuss tab or email us: live@theathletic.comHow long is the World Cup on? Getty ImagesAs a reminder, the World Cup began on Thursday, June 11 and runs until the final on Sunday, July 19.It will follow the usual phases of the group stage followed by knockout rounds until we have our eventual winner. There will be a total of 104 matches played across the tournament.Our venue today Getty ImagesAt Canteritos El Guero in the town of Tequila, Jalisco – a popular gathering spot for locals and tourists – a group of friends mingles with strangers, dancing to the sound of live banda music. Many of the men are wearing jeans and charros, a sombrero similar to a cowboy hat that is an emblem of Mexican identity.Locals repeat a line about Guadalajara that will resonate as the city hosts four matches during the 2026 World Cup: There is no city in Mexico more Mexican than Guadalajara, they say proudly.The nation’s capital may have hosted the inaugural match of 2026 World Cup at the famed Estadio Azteca, but the land of mariachis and tequila can shine even brighter.Sign up to our World Cup Briefing The AthleticWant an update of everything going on at the 2026 World Cup dropped into your boxing every morning?Sign up here to The Athletic’s World Cup Briefing so that you don’t miss a thing.Get involved in the chat! Getty ImagesWe’re here to give you all the insights, context and analysis you could ever wish for from every World Cup match — and we want you to share your thoughts too.Which player is your pick to break through next at this tournament? Have you got an issue with a team you think is horribly overrated? And who is going to shine in Guadalajara today?It’s super easy to share your views. You can head to the Discuss tab at the top of this feed, or you can send us an email — the address is: live@theathletic.comWe can’t wait to hear what you’ve got for us all.Subscribe to The Athletic here Getty ImagesThere is no better time to be a subscriber to The Athletic for all the sporting insight, analysis and live coverage you need during the World Cup and beyond.As well as the ongoing tournament in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, you can get your soccer fix with us for the rest of the year with our Champions League and Premier League coverage, as well as Europe’s top leagues.Meanwhile the Formula 1 season is in full swing, plus we have golf, tennis and more on the cards.Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here.How to watch Mexico vs South Korea Getty ImagesToday’s contest will be broadcast on Fox in the United States and the BBC in the UK.You can also stream the game on Fubo (try for free).What time does the match kick off? Getty ImagesToday’s match between Mexico and South Korea will begin at 9pm ET, which is a 6pm PT and an 2am BST for those of you watching in the United Kingdom.And it’s a 7pm start in Zapopan, near Guadalajara.Welcome to our Mexico vs South Korea live coverage! Getty ImagesHello and welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of this Group A match between Mexico and South Korea in Guadalajara.Both two teams are coming off wins in their first match at the 2026 World Cup, with Mexico easing past South Africa 2-0 and South Korea eeking out a 2-1 win over Czech Republic. Both squads are well positioned to make it out of the group — and a win for either side today would guarantee it.Stay tuned for the latest news, analysis, play-by-play and more from our team of writers.