Mexico vs South Korea – Prediction, Where to Watch, Kick-off Time and Lineups 19-06

• Mexico looks to continue their winning start after beating South Africa 2-0. Playing at home, a second victory would place them firmly in contention for the knockout stages.
• South Korea also began their campaign with a 2-1 comeback win against the Czech Republic. They aim to carry this positive momentum into a tough away match.
• Mexico holds a recent head-to-head advantage, with two wins and one draw in the last three meetings. This includes a 2-1 victory in the 2018 World Cup group stage.

• Mexico have the upper hand in the head-to-head record, with four wins in nine matches against South Korea.
• The Mexicans are unbeaten in their last three encounters with the Taegeuk Warriors, winning twice and drawing once.
• Mexico come into this match in fine form, currently enjoying a nine-game unbeaten streak.
• South Korea have also been performing well, having won six of their last ten international fixtures.
• Raúl Jiménez and Julián Quiñones were Mexico’s goalscorers in their opening World Cup victory.
• Hwang In-beom was South Korea’s key player, with a goal and an assist.

Mexico opened their World Cup campaign with a strong 2-0 home win over South Africa. This victory extends their impressive unbeaten run through 2026, building excellent momentum for this second group stage fixture.

Raúl Jiménez and Julián Quiñones scored in the opener. The squad is otherwise injury-free, but key defender César Montes is suspended after receiving a red card in the first match. His absence will be felt.

The home crowd provides a major boost. Their defence secured a clean sheet in the initial game, but Montes’ suspension challenges their backline. Overall, Mexico remains a formidable opponent.

South Korea began their World Cup campaign with a strong 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic. Falling behind early, their resilience and fighting spirit were evident as they turned the game around, showing they are a mentally tough side.

Hwang In-beom was a key player, scoring and assisting the winning goal by substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu, highlighting their depth. Captain Son Heung-min, their talisman, also created many opportunities.

With Cho Yu-Min unable to play, South Korea enters this crucial group-stage match against the host nation at full strength, counting on his replacement. Their opening victory provides significant momentum, making them a formidable opponent.

Here is where to watch Mexico vs. South Korea live:

• TV: BBC Two (GBR), BBC One UK, BBC Sport (GBR)
• Streaming: BBC Radio 5 Live (GBR), BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Web

As this pivotal World Cup 2026 group stage match approaches, the starting XIs offer a glimpse into each team’s strategy. The probable Mexico lineup seems geared towards establishing control and setting the tempo of the game early on. In response, the expected South Korea lineup suggests a focus on creating a balanced team, capable of adapting to the flow of the match. Both sides understand the importance of this fixture, promising a fascinating tactical encounter between two determined teams in this competition.

R. Rangel; J. Vásquez, J. Gallardo, I. Reyes, E. Álvarez; Á. Fidalgo, G. Mora, R. Alvarado, J.Quiñones, E.Lira; R. Jiménez.

Manager: Javier Aguirre.

K. Seung-gyu; L. Han-beom, L. Gi-hyuk, K. Min-jae; L. Kang-in, P. Seung-ho, L. Tae-seok, S. Young-woo, L. Jae-sung,  H. In-beom; S. Heung-min.

Manager: Hong Myung-bo.

Here are the match details:

• Match: Mexico vs. South Korea
• Competition: World Cup 2026
• Date: 19/06/2026
• Kick-off: 2 AM (BST)
• Venue: Estadio AKRON, Zapopan, México
• Broadcast: BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live (GBR), BBC One UK, BBC Sport Web, BBC Two (GBR), BBC Sport (GBR)

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