Co-hosts Mexico are on the lookout for an important second win of the World Cup in opposition to South Korea.
The victor of this recreation in Guadalajara can be within the field seat to win Group A, and coach Javier Aguirre indicated enhancements can be wanted from Mexico if they’re to proceed their glorious file on this fixture.
South Korea boss Hong Myung-bo believes his aspect are in assured temper after coming from behind to beat Czechia.
“Within the first match in opposition to Czechia, we by no means gave up till the top, fulfilled our roles, and secured the victory,” Hong stated.
Right here’s how the edges line up.
Mexico crew information
Cesar Montes is suspended for Mexico following his pink card in opposition to South Africa, and there are three adjustments in all.
Jorge Sánchez, Edson Álvarez and Luis Romo are available in for Montes, Israel Reyes and Álvaro Fidalgo.
Mexico XI: Raúl Rangel, Jesús Gallardo, Johan Vásquez, Edson Álvarez, Jorge Sánchez, Brian Gutiérrez, Érik Lira, Luis Romo, Julián Quiñones, Raúl Jiménez, Roberto Alvarado
South Korea crew information
Bae Jun-Ho and Kim Tae-Hyeon (each ankle) are each out for South Korea. Kim Moon-Hwan is available in for Lee Tae-Seok.
South Korea XI: Kim Seung-Gyu, Lee Gi-Hyuk, Kim Min-Jae, Lee Han-Beom, Kim Moon-Hwan, Paik Seung-Ho, Hwang In-Beom, Seol Younger-Woo, Lee Jae-Sung, Lee Kang-In, Son Heung-Min
The place to observe Mexico v South Korea: TV channel, stay on-line streams
Mexico v South Korea kicks off at 2:00am on Friday UK time. Will probably be broadcast on BBC Two and can be accessible to observe on the iPlayer and the BBC Sport web site.
World Cup 2026: Mexico v South Korea stats
- Mexico and South Korea have met 14 occasions, with El Tri successful 9 of these video games. (D3, L2).
- Two of these video games got here on the World Cup. Mexico prevailed 3-1 in 1998 and 2-1 in 2018.
- Raul Jimenez has scored in every of his final two video games in opposition to South Korea.
- South Korea are aiming to win their first two video games at a World Cup for the primary time.
- Mexico have received solely considered one of their earlier three video games in Guadalajara. (D1, L1).
- South Korea are winless of their three video games in opposition to CONCACAF opponents (D1, L2).
- Mexico have received all 5 of their World Cup video games versus Asian opposition.
