Mexico vs South Korea World Cup Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - Taegeuk Warriors can get a positive result
Mexico and South Korea face off in a highly anticipated World Cup 2026 Group A clash, with both teams eyeing progression to the knockout phase after impressive opening wins. Mexico comfortably defeated South Africa, while South Korea staged a comeback over Czechia. The tie is finely balanced, with value seen in the draw and South Korea as underdogs to avoid defeat. Star players like Son Heung-min are expected to be pivotal. Fans can watch live via bet365, subject to restrictions.
- Mexico vs South Korea predictions for Thursday's World Cup Group A game
- Both teams in strong form after winning opening games
- Korea tipped in the Double Chance market, value on the draw & Son props
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 11.00am AEST on Friday June 19
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Mexico vs South Korea World Cup Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
A spot in the knockout phase is up for grabs as Mexico and South Korea look to back up their opening Group A victories when they collide at the Estadio Akron in Guadalajara on Thursday night.
Both teams were impressive in launching their respective World Cup campaigns last week and the chance to secure a top two spot and automatic progression to the Round of 32 is on the line for the winner of this encounter.
Mexico eased past South Africa 2-0 and easily could have scored more, while South Korea orchestrated a brilliant comeback to topple Czechia 2-1 in a match they dominated more than the scoreline suggests.
These two nations played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in a friendly last year and it's tough to separate the teams again - which makes South Korea as the underdog in the Double Chance market appealing.
The Taegeuk Warriors have won six of their last eight games and I think they can avoid defeat against the co-hosts here. Veteran striker Son Heung-min came close on a few occasions against Czechia and tallied a whopping six shots overall - he's good value at even money to have half of that total with Picklebet, who continue to offer the best odds of all Australian bookmakers for shots props.
Mexico vs South Korea Stats & Trends
- South Korea have won six of their last eight games
- Mexico are unbeaten in their last nine games
- The most-recent meeting in September 2025 was a 2-2 draw
- Mexico gone winless in eight of their last 11 home games against current World Cup teams, drawing six of those fixtures
- Son Heung-min registered six shots vs Czechia & has 56 goals for South Korea
Mexico vs South Korea Head To Head
Mexico have won three of the last four meetings, including at the 2018 World Cup, but the most-recent friendly in 2025 resulted in a 2-2 draw.
Mexico Form Analysis
Mexico eased past a poor South Africa side 2-0 to launch the World Cup last week in the capital, with winger Julian Quinones scoring early before veteran striker Raul Jimenez doubled the advantage in the second half.
It was a dominant performance from El Tri, out-shooting their opponents 16-4 and they really should have scored more.
Quinones was lively throughout the game, totalling five shots, with his pace down the flank causing problems for the South African defence.
Mexico Team News
Quinones was limping late into the game however and asked to be substituted, but it might have been precautionary after a standout performance.
Cesar Montes will miss this game after the central defender was sent off late against South Africa.
Mexico Squad
| Pos. | Player | Age | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Raúl Rangel | 26 | 15 | 0 | Guadalajara |
| GK | Carlos Acevedo | 30 | 7 | 0 | Santos Laguna |
| GK | Guillermo Ochoa | 40 | 152 | 0 | AEL Limassol |
| DF | Jorge Sánchez | 28 | 59 | 3 | PAOK |
| DF | César Montes (vc) | 29 | 68 | 4 | Lokomotiv Moscow |
| DF | Edson Álvarez (c) | 28 | 99 | 7 | Fenerbahçe |
| DF | Johan Vásquez | 27 | 47 | 3 | Genoa |
| DF | Israel Reyes | 26 | 35 | 2 | América |
| DF | Mateo Chávez | 22 | 10 | 0 | AZ |
| DF | Jesús Gallardo | 31 | 122 | 3 | Toluca |
| MF | Érik Lira | 26 | 26 | 0 | Cruz Azul |
| MF | Luis Romo | 31 | 63 | 4 | Guadalajara |
| MF | Álvaro Fidalgo | 29 | 5 | 0 | Real Betis |
| MF | Orbelín Pineda | 30 | 92 | 12 | AEK Athens |
| MF | Obed Vargas | 20 | 6 | 0 | Atlético Madrid |
| MF | Gilberto Mora | 17 | 9 | 0 | Tijuana |
| MF | Luis Chávez | 30 | 46 | 5 | Dynamo Moscow |
| MF | Roberto Alvarado | 27 | 68 | 5 | Guadalajara |
| MF | Brian Gutiérrez | 23 | 8 | 2 | Guadalajara |
| FW | Raúl Jiménez | 35 | 125 | 46 | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| FW | Alexis Vega | 28 | 53 | 7 | Toluca |
| FW | Santiago Giménez | 25 | 47 | 6 | Milan |
| FW | Armando González | 23 | 8 | 1 | Guadalajara |
| FW | Julián Quiñones | 29 | 23 | 3 | Al-Qadsiah |
| FW | César Huerta | 25 | 26 | 3 | Anderlecht |
| FW | Guillermo Martínez | 31 | 12 | 3 | Pumas UNAM |
South Korea Form Analysis
It was an impressive performance from South Korea after they recovered from a goal down to come away with a 2-1 triumph over Czechia.
South Korea were the better team, but went behind courtesy of a set-piece header. Feyenoord's Hwang In-Beom slotted home the equaliser before assisting Oh Hyeon-Gyu's winner, securing just an eighth World Cup win for the country.
Hong Myung-Bo's side have now won six of their last eight games and get to remain in Guadalajara for this contest.
South Korea Team News
Son Heung-min was highly involved with six shots and will lead the line again.
Kim Tae-hyeon is in some doubt after picking up a knock.
South Korea Squad
| Pos. | Player | Age | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Kim Seung-gyu | 35 | 88 | 0 | FC Tokyo |
| GK | Song Bum-keun | 28 | 3 | 0 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors |
| GK | Jo Hyeon-woo | 34 | 48 | 0 | Ulsan HD |
| DF | Lee Han-beom | 23 | 9 | 0 | Midtjylland |
| DF | Lee Gi-hyuk | 25 | 4 | 0 | Gangwon FC |
| DF | Kim Min-jae | 29 | 80 | 4 | Bayern Munich |
| DF | Kim Tae-hyeon | 25 | 7 | 0 | Kashima Antlers |
| DF | Lee Tae-seok | 23 | 16 | 1 | Austria Wien |
| DF | Cho Wi-je | 24 | 1 | 0 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors |
| DF | Kim Moon-hwan | 30 | 35 | 0 | Daejeon Hana Citizen |
| DF | Park Jin-seob | 30 | 15 | 1 | Zhejiang FC |
| DF | Seol Young-woo | 27 | 35 | 0 | Red Star Belgrade |
| DF | Jens Castrop | 22 | 7 | 0 | Borussia Mönchengladbach |
| MF | Hwang In-beom | 29 | 74 | 7 | Feyenoord |
| MF | Paik Seung-ho | 29 | 28 | 3 | Birmingham City |
| MF | Lee Jae-sung | 33 | 106 | 15 | Mainz 05 |
| MF | Hwang Hee-chan | 30 | 80 | 17 | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| MF | Bae Jun-ho | 22 | 13 | 2 | Stoke City |
| MF | Lee Kang-in | 25 | 48 | 11 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| MF | Yang Hyun-jun | 24 | 9 | 0 | Celtic |
| MF | Kim Jin-gyu | 29 | 23 | 3 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors |
| MF | Eom Ji-sung | 24 | 10 | 2 | Swansea City |
| MF | Lee Dong-gyeong | 28 | 18 | 4 | Ulsan HD |
| FW | Son Heung-min (c) | 33 | 145 | 56 | Los Angeles FC |
| FW | Cho Gue-sung | 28 | 44 | 12 | Midtjylland |
| FW | Oh Hyeon-gyu | 25 | 28 | 7 | Beşiktaş |
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Verdict
South Korea can pick up at least a point here, with value on the draw. Son came close to a goal on more than one occasion vs Czechia and should be highly involved again here.
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