Following the World Cup kickoff last week, Mexico is set to play again today as the tournament enters its second round.
El Tri will advance from Group A to battle against South Korea.
In their initial matches, both teams managed to score two goals. Mexico defeated South Africa without conceding, while South Korea allowed one goal against the Czech Republic.
Both teams are currently at the top of Group A with three points each. A decisive match today could give one team a considerable edge as they head into the final round of the group stage.
Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming Mexico vs. South Korea game.
- What: 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group Stage
- When: June 18th at 9 PM Eastern Time
- Where: Estadio Akron (Guadalajara, Mexico)
- Channel: FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
- Streaming: FOX One (with a free trial)
Match Start Time
The World Cup match today, featuring England against Croatia, is set to start at 4 PM ET.
How to Watch Mexico vs. South Korea for Free
All 104 World Cup matches, including today’s game, can be streamed via the FOX One service, which offers a three-day free trial before the monthly fee of $19.99 kicks in.
Additionally, Prime Video allows subscribers to add Peacock, which will air all matches in Spanish through Telemundo. After a seven-day free trial, Peacock costs $16.99 per month.
Mexico World Cup Schedule
| Date and Time | Opponent | TV Channels |
|---|---|---|
| June 11th 3:00 PM ET | South Africa (Results: Mexico 2 South Africa 0) | |
| June 18th 9 PM Eastern Time | South Korea (World Cup – Group A) | FOX |
| June 24th 9 PM Eastern Time | Czech Republic (World Cup – Group A) | FOX |
Korea World Cup Schedule
| Date and Time | Opponent | TV Channels |
|---|---|---|
| June 11th 10 PM Eastern Time | Czech Republic (Results: Korea 2 Czech Republic 1) | |
| June 18th 9 PM Eastern Time | Mexico (World Cup – Group A) | FOX |
| June 24th 9 PM Eastern Time | South Africa (World Cup – Group A) | FS1 |
Mexico World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers:
- Raul Rangel
- Carlos Acevedo
- Guillermo Ochoa
Defenders:
- Jorge Sanchez
- Cesar Montes
- Johan Vasquez
- Israel Reyes
- Mateo Chavez
- Jesus Gallardo
Midfielders:
- Edson Alvarez (Captain)
- Eric Ra
- Luis Romo
- Alvaro Fidalgo
- Orbelin Pineda
- Obed Vargas
- Gilberto Mora
- Cesar Huerta
- Luis Chavez
- Brian Gutierrez
Forwards:
- Raul Jimenez
- Alexis Vega
- Santiago Jimenez
- Armando González
- Julián Quiñones
- Guillermo Martinez
- Roberto Alvarado
Korea World Cup Members
Goalkeepers:
- Kim Seung Gyu
- Song Bum Geun
- Cho Hyun Woo
Defenders:
- Lee Han Bum
- Lee Ki Hyuk
- Kim Min Jae
- Kim Tae Hyung
- Lee Tae Seok
- Cho Eui Jae
- Kim Moon Hwan
- Seol Young Woo
Midfielders:
- Hwang In Beom
- Baek Seungho
- Lee Jae Sung
- Park Jin-sub
- Bae Joon Ho
- Lee Gang In
- Jens Kastrup
- Kim Jin Kyu
- Lee Dong Kyung
Forwards:
- Son Heung-min (Captain)
- Cho Gu Sung
- Hwang Hee-chan
- Oh Hyun Gyu
- Yang Hyun Joong
- Um Ji Sung
