Match Center: Mexico vs Korea Republic — FIFA World Cup 2026
MexicoVS
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 · 01:00 UTC
Korea RepublicGroup A · Match 28•Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
Pre-Match
Prediction & Build-Up
Match Prediction
Winner pick: Mexico
MEX
40%
vs
Draw
30%
vs
KOR
30%
Model lean: Mexico. Venue context, travel load and matchup profiles are weighted from confirmed FIFA fixture data.
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings between the two sides
MEX wins
1
Draws
2
KOR wins
2
- 2024-08-07KOR 3 - 2 MEX · Nations LeagueMOTM: Sergio Kovač
- 2023-03-21MEX 2 - 0 KOR · Nations LeagueMOTM: Andre Okafor
- 2021-05-17KOR 2 - 2 MEX · International FriendlyMOTM: Noah Park
- 2020-02-08MEX 1 - 2 KOR · Continental FinalMOTM: Leon Hansen
- 2019-02-16KOR 1 - 1 MEX · Confederations CupMOTM: James Petit
Last 3 - Form Guide
Most recent results for each side
MexicoWWD- 2026-03-10vs GER · Confederations Cup2-1
- 2026-02-15vs FRA · FIFA WC Qualifier3-2
- 2026-01-20vs ITA · International Friendly2-2
Korea RepublicWWW- 2026-03-10vs POR · FIFA WC Qualifier3-2
- 2026-02-15vs ESP · Nations League3-1
- 2026-01-20vs ESP · Continental Final1-0
Recent Man-of-the-Match Form
Standout performers from related fixtures
FRA2026-05-10Kylian MbappéHat-trick from inside-left positions; clinical finishing.
BRA2026-04-13Vinícius Jr.Two assists, one decisive carry through the left channel.
ESP2026-03-16PedriPress-resistant carrier; 64 successful passes in opponent half.
ARG2026-02-19Lionel MessiFree-kick goal and pre-assist for the second; ran the rhythm.
Key Players to Watch
- MEXMexicoSantiago GiménezPenalty-box striker, presses centre-backs
- MEXMexicoEdson ÁlvarezBall-winning pivot, protects transitions
- KORKorea RepublicSon Heung-minLeft-sided finisher and transition runner
- KORKorea RepublicKim Min-jaeAggressive centre-back, controls depth