Mexico vs South Korea: TV, Streaming, Kick-Off Time & Team News | World Cup 2026

Watch Mexico Take On South Korea at World Cup 2026

Catch the live action between Mexico and South Korea as they face off in the 2026 World Cup. Find out where to watch on TV, how to stream online, the kick-off time, plus lineups and team updates.

Where to Watch Worldwide

This match airs across various broadcasters worldwide. Here’s a selection of key countries and their channels:

• Mexico: Televisa Canal 5 / TUDN
• South Korea: KBS2 Korea
• USA: (Check local listings)
• UK: BBC iPlayer
• Australia: SBS On Demand
• Brazil: SporTV / Globoplay
• France: beIN Sports 1
• Germany: MagentaTV

Many other nations have access via networks like beIN SPORTS, DAZN, or DStv. If you encounter geo-restrictions, using a VPN like ExpressVPN can help you connect securely to a server where the game is broadcast and bypass blackout limits.

Live Stream with a VPN

1. Sign up and install a trusted VPN service.
2. Connect to a server in a country airing the match.
3. Clear your browser cache to update your location.
4. Visit your broadcaster’s site or app to start streaming.

You can also stream on big screens through smart TVs and devices such as Amazon Fire Stick or Chromecast by installing VPN apps directly or casting from a VPN-connected device.

Match Details

The game kicks off on June 19, 2026, at 02:00 local time at Guadalajara Stadium.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Recent Form

Mexico arrives with four wins and one draw from their last five matches. They opened their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over South Africa and scored five goals against Serbia in a friendly recently. Overall, they have netted 11 goals and conceded three in these fixtures.

South Korea has three wins and two losses in their recent five games. Their World Cup opener was a comeback 2-1 win against Czechia. Earlier results include a 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago and losses to Austria and Ivory Coast. They scored nine and conceded six goals during this run.

Head-to-Head Overview

In their last five meetings, Mexico has won three times, with one draw and one win for South Korea. The most recent encounter ended 2-2 in a friendly in September 2025. Mexico leads with 11 goals scored to South Korea's seven in these games.

Group A Standings

After Matchday 1, Mexico sits atop Group A, with South Korea in second place.

Kits and Weather

Both teams will wear their secondary kits: Mexico in black, with their goalkeeper in olive green trimmed with magenta; South Korea in magenta, their keeper dressed in all yellow. Referees will sport turquoise uniforms.

The match will start under thundery showers in Zapopan, easing later. Temperatures will drop from 24°C (75°F) at kickoff to 21°C (70°F) by full time. A gentle breeze blows from the west, with humidity rising from 54% to 70% during the match.