Mexico 1-0 Korea Republic Result: Mexico Win, Score & Stats

Mexico and Korea Republic before their World Cup 2026 Group A match

FIFA ranking#15Mexico

World Cup appearances17Mexico

Recent form (last 5)DDWWWMexico

Recent form (last 5)LLWWWKorea Republic

World Cup appearances11Korea Republic

FIFA ranking#25Korea Republic

June 18, 2026GuadalajaraGroup ALast updated: June 21, 2026 at 11:32 AM UTCLive Streaming Guide

Key Moments

50'Goal
Luis ROMO (Mexico) scores!!
57'Substitution
HWANG Heechan (in) comes off the bench to replace LEE Jaesung (out) (Korea Republic)
57'Substitution
OH Hyeongyu (in) comes off the bench to replace SON Heungmin (out) (Korea Republic)
58'Yellow-card
PAIK Seungho (Korea Republic) is booked by the referee.
71'Substitution
Obed VARGAS (in) comes off the bench to replace Luis ROMO (out) (Mexico)
71'Substitution
Orbelin PINEDA (in) comes off the bench to replace Brian GUTIERREZ (out) (Mexico)
71'Substitution
EOM Jisung (in) comes off the bench to replace KIM Moonhwan (out) (Korea Republic)

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Mexico vs Korea Republic Match Result

Full Time

Mexico4-1-2-3

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Winner: Mexico

Korea Republic3-4-3

Goals50' Luis ROMO (Mexico) scores!!

Latest Commentary

31'
Roberto ALVARADO (Mexico) is ruled offside.
32'
SEOL Youngwoo (Korea Republic) is ruled offside.
38'
Jesus GALLARDO (Mexico) commits a foul.

Venue: Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara
Date: June 18, 2026
Kickoff: Jun 18, 7:00 PM
Attendance: 45,522
Referee: Gustavo Tejera
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Venue local time: Jun 18, 7:00 PM Guadalajara

Match Statistics

Official record

--Possession--

8Shots9

--Shots on Target--

0Corners2

9Fouls5

0Yellow Cards2

--Red Cards--

3Offsides6

Statistics are shown from the stored official match record.

Full Time

Mexico vs Korea Republic Match Result

Mexico beat Korea Republic 1 - 0 in Group A. The result updates the group table and changes what both teams need from their next fixtures.

Final score: 1 - 0
Winner: Mexico
Goals: 50' Luis ROMO (Mexico) scores!!
Standings: 1. Mexico 9 pts | 2. South Africa 4 pts | 3. Korea Republic 3 pts | 4. Czechia 1 pts Full table
Group: Group A
Updated: 2026-06-21

Live Streaming and TV Channels - Where To Watch

United StatesFOX, FS1, FOX OneOfficial guide

United KingdomBBC, ITVOfficial guide

AustraliaSBSOfficial guide

PakistanTapmad, ARY ZAPOfficial guide

MexicoLocal listingsOfficial guide

Korea RepublicLocal listingsOfficial guide View all countriesCountry TV guide

Broadcast listings can change. Confirm the final channel close to kickoff.

Mexico vs Korea Republic Live Commentary

Full Time

0'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the first period.
1'
AttemptKOR
Offside
SEOL Youngwoo (Korea Republic) is ruled offside.
3'
AttemptKOR
Foul
HWANG Inbeom (Korea Republic) commits a foul.
4'
CardKOR
Yellow card
LEE Kangin (Korea Republic) is booked by the referee.
7'
VARMEX
Attempt at Goal
Roberto ALVARADO (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
7'
AttemptKOR
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Korea Republic pulls off a save.
7'
AttemptMEX
Attempt at Goal
Brian GUTIERREZ (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
7'
AttemptKOR
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Korea Republic pulls off a save.
12'
AttemptKOR
Foul
LEE Hanbeom (Korea Republic) commits a foul.
15'
AttemptMEX
Foul
Erik LIRA (Mexico) commits a foul.
16'
AttemptKOR
Offside
SON Heungmin (Korea Republic) is ruled offside.
17'
AttemptMEX
Offside
Jorge SANCHEZ (Mexico) is ruled offside.
18'
AttemptKOR
Foul
LEE Hanbeom (Korea Republic) commits a foul.
20'
AttemptMEX
Attempt at Goal
Julian QUINONES (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
20'
AttemptKOR
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Korea Republic pulls off a save.
29'
AttemptKOR
Offside
LEE Jaesung (Korea Republic) is ruled offside.
31'
VARMEX
Offside
Roberto ALVARADO (Mexico) is ruled offside.
32'
AttemptKOR
Offside
SEOL Youngwoo (Korea Republic) is ruled offside.
38'
AttemptMEX
Foul
Jesus GALLARDO (Mexico) commits a foul.
41'
AttemptKOR
Attempt at Goal
SEOL Youngwoo (Korea Republic) attempts an effort on goal.
44'
AttemptKOR
Attempt at Goal
LEE Kangin (Korea Republic) attempts an effort on goal.
45'
AttemptMEX
Foul
Jorge SANCHEZ (Mexico) commits a foul.
45'+2'
AttemptMEX
Foul
Erik LIRA (Mexico) commits a foul.
45'+5'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the first period to an end.
45'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the second period.
49'
AttemptMEX
Attempt at Goal
Jesus GALLARDO (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
50'
AttemptMEX
Attempt at Goal
Raul JIMENEZ (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
50'
AttemptMEX
Attempt at Goal
Luis ROMO (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
50'
GoalMEX
Goal!
Luis ROMO (Mexico) scores!!
53'
AttemptMEX
Foul
Brian GUTIERREZ (Mexico) commits a foul.
56'
AttemptMEX
Offside
Julian QUINONES (Mexico) is ruled offside.
57'
AttemptMEX
Foul
Julian QUINONES (Mexico) commits a foul.
57'
SubstitutionKOR
Substitution
HWANG Heechan (in) comes off the bench to replace LEE Jaesung (out) (Korea Republic)
57'
SubstitutionKOR
Substitution
OH Hyeongyu (in) comes off the bench to replace SON Heungmin (out) (Korea Republic)
58'
AttemptKOR
Attempt at Goal
HWANG Inbeom (Korea Republic) attempts an effort on goal.
58'
CardKOR
Yellow card
PAIK Seungho (Korea Republic) is booked by the referee.
61'
AttemptKOR
Offside
SEOL Youngwoo (Korea Republic) is ruled offside.
62'
AttemptMEX
Foul
Raul JIMENEZ (Mexico) commits a foul.
64'
AttemptKOR
Foul
LEE Hanbeom (Korea Republic) commits a foul.
71'
SubstitutionMEX
Substitution
Obed VARGAS (in) comes off the bench to replace Luis ROMO (out) (Mexico)
71'
SubstitutionMEX
Substitution
Orbelin PINEDA (in) comes off the bench to replace Brian GUTIERREZ (out) (Mexico)
71'
SubstitutionKOR
Substitution
EOM Jisung (in) comes off the bench to replace KIM Moonhwan (out) (Korea Republic)
71'
SubstitutionKOR
Substitution
YANG Hyunjun (in) comes off the bench to replace SEOL Youngwoo (out) (Korea Republic)
73'
AttemptKOR
Foul
YANG Hyunjun (Korea Republic) commits a foul.
75'
AttemptMEX
Attempt at Goal
Raul JIMENEZ (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
75'
AttemptKOR
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Korea Republic pulls off a save.
75'
AttemptMEX
Foul
Raul JIMENEZ (Mexico) commits a foul.
76'
AttemptKOR
Offside
YANG Hyunjun (Korea Republic) is ruled offside.
77'
SubstitutionKOR
Substitution
CHO Guesung (in) comes off the bench to replace PAIK Seungho (out) (Korea Republic)
78'
AttemptKOR
Attempt at Goal
LEE Kangin (Korea Republic) attempts an effort on goal.
80'
SubstitutionMEX
Substitution
Santiago GIMENEZ (in) comes off the bench to replace Raul JIMENEZ (out) (Mexico)
80'
SubstitutionMEX
Substitution
Israel REYES (in) comes off the bench to replace Roberto ALVARADO (out) (Mexico)
82'
AttemptMEX
Foul
Israel REYES (Mexico) commits a foul.
84'
SubstitutionMEX
Substitution
Cesar HUERTA (in) comes off the bench to replace Julian QUINONES (out) (Mexico)
85'
VARMEX
Attempt at Goal
Obed VARGAS (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
85'
AttemptKOR
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Korea Republic pulls off a save.
87'
AttemptKOR
Attempt at Goal
CHO Guesung (Korea Republic) attempts an effort on goal.
87'
AttemptMEX
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Mexico pulls off a save.
87'
AttemptKOR
Attempt at Goal
YANG Hyunjun (Korea Republic) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+2'
AttemptKOR
Corner
LEE Kangin (Korea Republic) takes a corner kick.
90'+2'
AttemptKOR
Attempt at Goal
LEE Hanbeom (Korea Republic) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+4'
AttemptKOR
Attempt at Goal
CHO Guesung (Korea Republic) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+4'
AttemptKOR
Corner
LEE Kangin (Korea Republic) takes a corner kick.
90'+4'
AttemptKOR
Attempt at Goal
OH Hyeongyu (Korea Republic) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+7'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the second period to an end.
97'
Full Time
Match end
The final whistle sounds.

Mexico vs Korea Republic Starting Lineups

The lineups below show the starting XIs used in this World Cup match.

Mexico and Korea Republic can still adjust shape based on late fitness checks, opponent matchups and the match state.

Mexico vs Korea Republic Starting Lineups

Lineups: Starting XIThese are the starting lineups recorded for the completed match.Team-sheet check: June 21, 2026 at 11:32 AM UTC

The pitch cards show the starting XIs used in this match, with player photos kept inside the markers.

Mexico4-2-3-1

1Raul Rangel

2Jorge Sanchez

4Edson Alvarez

5Johan Vasquez

23Jesus Gallardo

6Erik Lira

7Luis Romo

26Brian Gutierrez

9Raul Jimenez

16Julian Quinones

25Roberto Alvarado

Korea Republic4-2-3-1

1Kim Seunggyu

2Lee Hanbeom

4Kim Minjae

15Kim Moonhwan

22Seol Youngwoo

3Lee Gihyuk

6Hwang Inbeom

8Paik Seungho

10Lee Jaesung

19Lee Kangin

7Son Heungmin

Mexico Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Edson AlvarezFWD7.8
Mateo ChavezMID7.6
Jesus GallardoMID7.4

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Match Report

Mexico and Korea Republic meet in Group A. The game matters because an early result can change pressure across the next two fixtures.

Mexico will want clean possession and better final-third decisions. Korea Republic need structure without the ball and sharp moments when space opens.

50' Luis ROMO (Mexico) scores!!

Korea Republic Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Jens CastropFWD7.8
Lee HanbeomMID7.6
Park JinseobMID7.4

Full ratings after match

Mexico Team Profile

Mexico are in Group A.
Javier Aguirre leads the squad.
The opening spell can shape the match tempo.
Set pieces and transition defence should matter.

Korea Republic Team Profile

Korea Republic are in Group A.
Hong Myungbo leads the squad.
A strong start can make the group table easier to manage.
The first goal should change the match rhythm quickly.

Mexico vs Korea Republic Key Players To Watch

Mexico carry major influence through Edson Alvarez and Mateo Chavez. Korea Republic answer through Jens Castrop and Lee Hanbeom.

Edson Alvarez

Defender - Mexico

Important for Mexico in transition moments.

98: Caps
7: Goals
Threat: Threat

Mateo Chavez

Defender - Mexico

Important for Mexico in transition moments.

TBC: Caps
DF: Role
Threat: Threat

Jens Castrop

Defender - Korea Republic

Important for Korea Republic in the final third.

TBC: Caps
DF: Role
Threat: Threat

Lee Hanbeom

Defender - Korea Republic

Important for Korea Republic in the final third.

TBC: Caps
DF: Role
Threat: Threat

Mexico vs Korea Republic Prediction

This should be a competitive group-stage match rather than an open game from the first minute.

Mexico Win40%

Draw28%

Korea Republic Win32%

Head-to-Head Record

Mexico wins: TBC | Draws: TBC | Korea Republic wins: TBC

Tactical Preview

Mexico Approach

Mexico need a clear start, quick support around the striker and careful defending in transition.

Korea Republic Approach

Korea Republic can stay compact, protect central spaces and look for set pieces or fast breaks.

Group A Standings

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Mexico	3	6	9
2	South Africa	3	-1	4
3	Korea Republic	3	-1	3
4	Czechia	3	-4	1

Standings update after completed group matches.

What's Next?

Czechia vs MexicoJun 25, 2026 - 1:00 AM UTC

South Africa vs Korea RepublicJun 25, 2026 - 1:00 AM UTC

Mexico vs Korea Republic FAQ

Who won Mexico vs Korea Republic?

Mexico won 1 - 0 against Korea Republic.

When is Mexico vs Korea Republic at World Cup 2026?

Mexico vs Korea Republic is on June 18, 2026 at Guadalajara Stadium in Guadalajara. Kickoff is 01:00 UTC | 9:00 PM EDT.

Where can I watch Mexico vs Korea Republic live?

Broadcast and streaming depend on your country. Use the TV guide section on this page to open the correct country listing.

Are the Mexico vs Korea Republic lineups confirmed?

No. The lineups are confirmed until official team sheets are released close to kickoff.

What group is Mexico vs Korea Republic in?

Mexico and Korea Republic are in Group A.

Where is Mexico vs Korea Republic being played?

The match is being played at Guadalajara Stadium in Guadalajara.

Where can I follow Mexico vs Korea Republic live score?

The live score panel on this page will update match status, score and commentary when the game begins.