Get our Mexico vs South Korea prediction, lineups, and betting tips ahead of Friday's match. Find the best odds and bet builder picks for this clash.
Mexico vs South Korea Match Summary
Competition | World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
Match Date | Friday 19 June 2026 |
Match Time | 02:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Guadalajara, Estadio Guadalajara |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | BBC 2, RTE 2 |
Mexico and South Korea meet in a crucial Group A fixture at the Estadio Guadalajara, with both sides looking to build on opening-day victories at the 2026 World Cup.
The co-hosts cruised past South Africa 2-0 in their opener, with Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez on target to get the home crowd bouncing from the off.
South Korea fought back from behind to beat Czechia 2-1, with Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring in the final 25 minutes to complete an impressive turnaround.
A win for either side here would all but confirm a place in the knockout stages, adding real needle to a fixture that has historically produced plenty of goals.
Mexico vs South Korea Form
Mexico have been in excellent form, winning nine of their last ten outings across all competitions, with the only blemish a goalless draw against Costa Rica. That run includes the 2-0 opening-day victory over South Africa, where they controlled possession and looked comfortable throughout. Quinones and Jimenez both found the net and will carry that confidence into this fixture.
South Korea arrived at this tournament in decent nick, beating Czechia 2-1 in the opener to make it six wins from ten in recent competitive outings. The comeback win was a statement, with Hwang In-beom pulling the strings in midfield and Son Heung-min a constant threat up front despite a wasteful night in front of goal.
Mexico vs South Korea Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Mexico: Cesar Montes (Suspended)
South Korea: No injuries or suspensions reported
Mexico
Centre-back Cesar Montes is suspended after picking up a red card against South Africa. Mateo Chavez is expected to slot into the backline as a direct replacement. No further changes are anticipated following the 2-0 opening-day victory.
South Korea
South Korea have a clean bill of health heading into this fixture. Oh Hyeon-gyu scored off the bench against Czechia but is unlikely to displace Son Heung-min from the starting line-up. Hwang Hee-chan also came on as a substitute in the opener and faces a similar battle for inclusion.
Mexico vs South Korea Predicted Lineup
Mexico
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: R. Rangel; I. Reyes, J. Vasquez, M. Chavez, J. Gallardo; B. Gutierrez, E. Lira, A. Fidalgo; R. Alvarado, R. Jimenez, J. Quinones
South Korea
Formation: 3-4-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: K. Seung-Gyu; L. Gi-Hyuk, K. Min-Jae, L. Han-Beom; S. Young-Woo, H. In-Beom, P. Seung-Ho, L. Tae-Seok; L. Kang-In, S. Heung-Min, L. Jae-Sung
Mexico vs South Korea Key Stats & Match Facts
Mexico have won nine of their last ten matches across all competitions, with the only blemish a goalless draw against Costa Rica.
Mexico have scored at least two goals in their last four meetings against South Korea in all competitions.
Over 2.5 goals has landed in six of the last seven matches between these two sides.
In six previous head-to-head encounters, Mexico have won three, South Korea two, with one draw.
South Korea already have match experience at the Estadio Guadalajara, having beaten Czechia 2-1 at the same venue in their opening fixture.
Mexico vs South Korea Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Mexico 2-0 South Korea. The co-hosts have been ruthless in front of goal and rock-solid at the back, keeping clean sheets against much of the opposition they have faced recently. Mexico carry a 56% chance of victory and South Korea have shown vulnerability at the back, making a home win to nil a very reasonable outcome here.
Best Bets
Mexico to win at 21/20 (Unibet). Nine wins from ten outings tells its own story, and Mexico have real home advantage in Guadalajara. They have won nine of their last ten fixtures, making 21/20 with Unibet a price that looks generous for a side that dismantled South Africa on the opening day.
Under 2.5 Goals at 8/13 (Bet365). South Korea's projected output is minimal based on their limited attacking threat in this fixture, and Mexico's defensive structure has been tight in recent outings. The tournament setting typically produces cagier encounters, and a low-scoring affair looks the most likely outcome here.
Mexico vs South Korea Bet Builder
This three-leg bet builder combines a Mexico win, Raul Jimenez to score anytime, and both teams to score 'No' for a combined price of 15/2.
Mexico to win is the backbone of the bet. They carry a 56% win probability and have won nine of their last ten fixtures, making them strong favourites in front of a partisan Guadalajara crowd.
Raul Jimenez to score anytime looks a solid pick. He netted in the 2-0 win over South Africa and has been Mexico's go-to striker throughout this run of form.
Both teams to score 'No' ties the selection together. South Korea's attacking output looks limited here, and Mexico have kept several clean sheets in recent outings.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 15/2 and is as short as 4.47/1 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £30 from best to worst price.
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Mexico vs South Korea Talking Points
The suspension of centre-back Cesar Montes following his red card against South Africa is the headline for Mexico. Mateo Chavez steps in, but a reshuffled defence is something South Korea's pace in transition will target, particularly through the runs of Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in. Son was wasteful in the opener, firing five shots without hitting the target against Czechia, and he will be desperate to make amends on a ground where South Korea have already tasted victory. For Mexico, this is their first World Cup fixture in Guadalajara, moving away from the familiar Azteca, though the home support will still be fervently behind them. A win for either side here would effectively guarantee a knockout-stage berth, making this fixture one of the most consequential group matches of the tournament so far.
Mexico vs South Korea Predictions FAQs
When is the Mexico vs South Korea World Cup 2026 game?
The Mexico vs South Korea World Cup 2026 match is scheduled to kick off at 02:00 UK time on Friday 19 June 2026.
What is the prediction for Mexico vs South Korea?
Our prediction points to a highly competitive match between Mexico and South Korea, with both teams looking to secure crucial points in the World Cup group stage.
Where can I find Mexico vs South Korea lineups?
Confirmed lineups for Mexico vs South Korea will be announced approximately one hour before the match kicks off at 02:00 UK time.
What are the best betting tips for Mexico vs South Korea?
The best betting tips for Mexico vs South Korea include exploring the match winner market and looking at bet builder options for goals and cards.
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