LiveUpdated on: Jun 19, 2026 6:39:44 AM ISTMexico vs South Korea LIVE, FIFA World Cup: Both teams are going in with different combinations. 4-1-2-3 for Mexico and 3-4-3 for South Korea at Guadalajara. Key Events4 Mins agoYellow for Kangin10 Mins ago4-1-2-3 for Mexico14 Mins agoNational anthems being played!Mexico vs South Korea LIVE, FIFA World Cup:16 Mins agoMexico won in style too!19 Mins agoSouth Korea played a fantastic opener!23 Mins agoCan South Korea upset Mexico?6:52 PM IST, June 18Hello and welcome everyone!Mexico vs South Korea LIVE, FIFA World Cup: Mexico are red-hot favourites for this game.Mexico vs South Korea LIVE, FIFA World Cup: Having won their respective campaign openers, Mexico and South Korea will look to qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockouts when they meet on Thursday. Mexico are on top of the table after their 2-0 win vs South Africa. Meanwhile, South Korea are second, with a lower goal difference, after their 2-1 win over Czechia. Both Czechia and South Africa played out a 1-1 draw on Thursday, which makes it easier for Mexico and South Korea to finish in first and second positions. The new format will see eight of the best-ranked third-placed teams qualify for the knockouts, meaning a win will be enough for them. For the co-hosts, facing South Korea will be a tougher test. The build-up to the game also saw controversy after a mystery drone was spotted over South Korea's training ground on Tuesday. The South Korean coach called it unfortunate. Speaking to Reuters, Hong Myung-bo said, "It did not impact us significantly, but while we were preparing for the match, that was the most important timing, so what happened was unfortunate," he said....Read MoreFollow all the updates here:Jun 19, 2026 6:36:02 AM ISTMexico vs South Korea LIVE, FIFA World Cup: Yellow card for Kangin. Aggressive play already from the Koreans. But no real control for either team. But then the match has just started. Wait some more time. Let these two teams truly warm up.Jun 19, 2026 6:30:08 AM ISTMexico vs South Korea LIVE, FIFA World Cup: 3-4-3 for South Korea. Different strategies. South Korea are in blue and Mexico in black. The Asians look determined to get something from this game. They are not favourites but they have the wherewithal to upset the co-hosts.Jun 19, 2026 6:26:07 AM ISTMexico vs South Korea LIVE, FIFA World Cup: South Korea up first. The players are really emotional singing their national anthem. Now comes Mexico's with a roar. Understandable, they are playing on their home turf at the Guadalajara Stadium. According to many, Mexico are one of the dark horses in the tournament.Jun 19, 2026 6:24:10 AM ISTMexico vs South Korea LIVE, FIFA World Cup: Mexico had beaten South Africa 2-0 on the opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A win today for either team will guarantee them a place in the next round. A very important match by all means.Jun 19, 2026 6:21:48 AM ISTMexico vs South Korea LIVE, FIFA World Cup: After conceding first against Czech Republic, they came back and won 2-1 through goals from In-Beom Hwang and substitute Hyeon-Gyu Oh. They should get into this contest with a lot of confidence. However, against hostile supports supporting the co-hosts, it won't be easy at all. SK are facing their first real test.Jun 19, 2026 6:17:31 AM ISTMexico vs South Korea LIVE, FIFA World Cup: They can. However, on paper, co-hosts Mexico are much stronger. Stay tuned, another gripping encounter is coming your way.Jun 19, 2026 12:22:36 AM ISTMexico vs South Korea LIVE, FIFA World Cup: Both Mexico and South Korea won their openers and are now in a strong position to qualify for the knockouts. A win will be enough to book a berth in the Round of 32! Home Sports football Mexico vs South Korea LIVE, FIFA World Cup: It kicks off amid local support for Mexico