18/06/2026 13:41 - Deportes
Estadio de fútbol lleno de hinchas con banderas de México y Corea del Sur durante un partido nocturno del Mundial 2026
Mexico and South Korea face each other this Thursday, June 18, 2026 in a key match for Group A of the World Cup 2026. The encounter will begin at 22:00 Argentine time (19:00 local time) at the Guadalajara Stadium, one of Mexico's most iconic football venues.
This World Cup is particularly special as it is co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada—the first time in history the tournament features three host nations.
Czech Republic defeated South Africa 1-0 in the group's opening match. Mexico and South Korea will now determine who joins the Czechs at the top of the table.
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Czech Republic | Won 1-0 vs South Africa |
| South Africa | Lost 0-1 vs Czech Republic |
| Mexico | Seeking second win |
| South Korea | Debut match |
The match will be broadcast in Argentina through DSports, DGO, Disney+ Premium, and authorized Premium Pack channels.
In Mexico, the game will be available through the tournament's official broadcasters.
International viewers should check their local listings for official World Cup 2026 broadcast partners in their region.
César "Chino" Huerta, midfielder for Belgian club Anderlecht and Guadalajara native, highlighted the fans' support: "We have amazing fans, you can feel the good vibes, and we must go out and do things right so the fans feel well represented."
Raúl "Tala" Rangel, goalkeeper for Chivas—one of Mexico's most popular clubs based in Guadalajara—asked for caution: "We can't get overconfident thinking we're favorites because we're playing at home. We have to work every match minute by minute."
Rangel also emphasized that the Mexican National Team has shown ability to compete against top international opponents, mentioning previous friendlies against Portugal, Belgium, and Ecuador.
Mexico will seek to secure its second victory of the tournament to reach six points, a figure that would bring them closer to qualifying for the knockout stage.
South Korea arrives with their star player Son Heung-min—Tottenham Hotspur forward and one of Asia's most celebrated footballers—as their main reference. The Asian team will look to get a positive result in their tournament debut.
The match promises to be one of the most exciting of the round, with two teams looking to position themselves at the top of Group A.
Source: International football coverage and official World Cup 2026 information.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
