Mexico continues the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil when it takes on South Korea at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico.

For both Mexico and South Korea, who play on Thursday, June 18, this is their second match in Group A.

Mexico and South Korea both won their World Cup openers. Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 on June 11, and South Korea defeated Czechia 2-1 on June 12.

Mexico Starting XI

Goalkeeper: 1 Raul Rangel

Defense: 23 Jesus Gallardo, 5 Johan Vasquez, 2 Jorge Sanchez, 4 Edson Alvarez,

Midfield: 7 Luis Romo, 26 Brian Gutierrez, 6 Erik Lira

Attack: 16 Julián Quiñones, 9 Raul Jimenez, 25 Roberto Alvarado

Where is Mexico playing today?

At Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico.

What time does Mexico and South Korea play?

Match starts at 7 p.m. MT/8 p.m. CT.

Mexico reserves

Teams are allowed three stoppages to make five substitutions

  • 7 Luis Romo
  • 8 Álvaro Fidalgo
  • 21 Cesar Huerta
  • 13 Guillermo Ochoa
  • 12 Carlos Acevedo
  • 24 Luis Chávez
  • 20 Mateo Chávez
  • 11 Santiago Gimenez
  • 18 Obed Vargas
  • 10 Alexis Vega
  • 22 Guillermo Martínez
  • 14 Armando González
  • 19 Gilberto Mora
  • 4 Edson Álvarez
  • 2 Jorge Sánchez
  • 17 Orbelin Pineda
  • 3 Cesar Montes will not play for Mexico due to red card vs. South Africa

South Korea starting lineup vs. Mexico

1. Kim Seung-gyu (Goalkeeper)2. Lee Han-Beom (RB)4. Kim Min-Jae (Center Back)3. Lee Gi-Hyuk (Center Back)5. Lee Tae-Seok (Left Back)6. Hwang In-beom (Midfield)8. Paik Seung-Ho (Midfield)13. Seol Young-Woo (Midfield)10. Lee Jae-Sung (Midfield)19. Lee Kang-in (Striker)7. Son Heung-Min (Striker)

Felix F. Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpastimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on X

Source: El Paso Times