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Mexico vs South Korea Confirmed Lineups
Competition | World Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Friday 19 June 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 02:00 UK time |
Venue | Estadio Guadalajara |
The starting lineups for the World Cup fixture between Mexico and South Korea have been confirmed.
Mexico Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI: Raúl Rangel, Johan Vásquez, Jorge Sánchez, Edson Álvarez, Jesús Gallardo, Brian Gutiérrez, Érik Lira, Luis Romo, Raúl Jiménez, Julián Quiñones, Roberto Alvarado
Substitutes: Santiago Giménez, Orbelín Pineda, Álvaro Fidalgo, Obed Vargas, Guillermo Martínez, César Huerta, Gilberto Mora, Mateo Chávez, Alexis Vega, Luis Chávez, Armando González, Carlos Acevedo, Israel Reyes, Guillermo Ochoa
South Korea Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Kim Seung-Gyu, Kim Min-Jae, Lee Han-Beom, Lee Gi-Hyuk, Seol Young-Woo, Hwang In-Beom, Paik Seung-Ho, Kim Moon-Hwan, Lee Jae-Sung, Lee Kang-In, Son Heung-Min
Substitutes: Yang Hyun-Jun, Lee Dong-Gyeong, Lee Tae-Seok, Song Bum-Keun, Jo Hyeon-Woo, Kim Tae-Hyeon, Oh Hyeon-Gyu, Cho Wi-Je, Park Jin-Seob, Hwang Hee-Chan, Jens Castrop, Eom Ji-Sung, Kim Jin-Gyu, Bae Jun-Ho, Cho Gue-Sung
Mexico vs South Korea Immediate Reaction
Mexico
Mexico line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Raúl Rangel starting in goal protected by a defensive line of Jorge Sánchez, Edson Álvarez, Johan Vásquez, and Jesús Gallardo. In midfield, Érik Lira, Luis Romo, and Brian Gutiérrez form a solid trio tasked with controlling possession. Up front, Raúl Jiménez acts as the central focal point, flanked by the creativity of Roberto Alvarado and Julián Quiñones.
South Korea
South Korea deploy a 3-4-2-1 shape, with Kim Seung-Gyu positioned in goal behind a back three of Kim Min-Jae, Lee Han-Beom, and Lee Gi-Hyuk. A four-man midfield consists of Seol Young-Woo and Kim Moon-Hwan in wide roles, flanking the central pairing of Hwang In-Beom and Paik Seung-Ho. Creative midfielders Lee Jae-Sung and Lee Kang-In operate just behind the star talisman Son Heung-Min.
Mexico vs South Korea Reactive Bet Builder
Our reactive bet builder for this World Cup clash focuses on three core selections based on the confirmed lineups. We are backing Mexico to win the match, with veteran striker Raúl Jiménez to find the net as an anytime goalscorer. To round out the bet, we are tipping both teams not to score, as El Tri look to impose their defensive shape and keep things tight at the back.
Mexico vs South Korea Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Following the confirmation of both team sheets, Mexico enter this contest as favorites. Boasting a balanced 4-3-3 formation and significant experience in defense and attack, they are well-placed to control the tempo of the game. While South Korea possess lethal transitional threat in Son Heung-Min and Lee Kang-In, Mexico's structured approach should allow them to break down the visitors' defensive lines and secure a narrow victory.
Score Prediction: Mexico 2-1 South Korea
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