As Mexico faces South Korea in the World Cup on 19.06.2026, fans are in for a treat. These teams have met before with close results, making this game a must-watch. Dive into our detailed prediction, check stats from their last meeting in the World Cup, and consider placing a bet based on our thorough analysis of Mexico and South Korea.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | |||||||
| 1 | Mexico | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 3 |
| 2 | South Korea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 3 | Czechia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0 |
| 4 | South Africa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/2 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Mexico vs South Korea
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Mexico vs South Korea Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | Mexico | South Korea | 10.09.2025 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies | Mexico | South Korea | 14.11.2020 | 3-2 |
| World Cup | South Korea | Mexico | 23.06.2018 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | Mexico | South Africa | 11.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies | Mexico | Serbia | 05.06.2026 | 5-1 |
| Friendlies | Mexico | Australia | 31.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies | Mexico | Ghana | 23.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies | Mexico | Belgium | 01.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies | Mexico | Portugal | 29.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies | Mexico | Iceland | 26.02.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies | Bolivia | Mexico | 25.01.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies | Panama | Mexico | 23.01.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies | Mexico | Paraguay | 19.11.2025 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | South Korea | Czechia | 12.06.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies | South Korea | El Salvador | 04.06.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies | South Korea | Trinidad and Tobago | 31.05.2026 | 5-0 |
| Friendlies | Austria | South Korea | 31.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies | South Korea | Ivory Coast | 28.03.2026 | 0-4 |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | South Korea | Kuwait | 10.06.2025 | 4-0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | Iraq | South Korea | 05.06.2025 | 0-2 |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | South Korea | Jordan | 25.03.2025 | 1-1 |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | South Korea | Oman | 20.03.2025 | 1-1 |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | Palestine | South Korea | 19.11.2024 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Mexico VS South Korea
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Mexico vs South Korea
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Mexico vs South Korea
htmlMexico against South Korea at a World Cup. Just let that sink in for a moment. This isn't a friendly. There are no second chances. And with El Tri already sitting top of their group after a clean 2-0 win over South Africa, the stakes couldn't be higher for both sides.
Mexico came into this tournament in red-hot form. Five wins in their last seven, including a stunning 5-1 demolition of Serbia in a pre-tournament friendly. They've looked sharp, hungry, and organized. This is a team that believes.
South Korea, though, deserve serious respect. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that they're here to make up the numbers. Their World Cup qualifying campaign was relentless — seven wins and just two draws in their final qualifying group. They crushed Singapore 7-0. They beat Iraq twice. They know how to handle pressure.
Here's what you need to watch for in the head-to-head record. These two sides met just last September in a friendly, and South Korea held Mexico to a 2-2 draw. That wasn't a fluke. South Korea are genuinely competitive against El Tri, and that gives me pause despite Mexico's current momentum.
Here's the surprising statistical insight casual fans are missing — South Korea have actually kept pace with or beaten Mexico in two of their last three meetings. Mexico's only clear win came in the 2018 World Cup, where South Korea beat them 1-2. Yes, read that again. Mexico actually won that game despite being the away side in the stats. Tactically, South Korea press high and transition fast, which can trouble even well-organized defenses.
The betting angle here is fascinating. Mexico are priced at 1.76, which reflects their strong tournament start and home-continent advantage. But the draw at 3.45 looks genuinely interesting to me. South Korea are not 4.70 bad. That feels like value for anyone willing to back the Koreans or at least respect a competitive scoreline.
My bold prediction — Mexico win 2-1, but South Korea score first and make El Tri work hard for every single point. Back Mexico to win and both teams to score. That combo reflects the data honestly.
This World Cup group is alive. And Saturday just got a whole lot more exciting.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Alvarado | Mexico | 27 | Attacker | 176 | 70 |
| J. Gallardo | Mexico | 31 | Defender | 176 | 70 |
| C. Rodríguez | Mexico | 29 | Midfielder | 171 | 58 |
| G. Berterame | Argentina | 27 | Attacker | 173 | 65 |
| A. Gutiérrez | Mexico | 26 | Midfielder | 173 | 74 |
| K. Castañeda | Mexico | 26 | Midfielder | 171 | 73 |
| C. Acevedo | Mexico | 30 | Goalkeeper | 184 | 74 |
| L. Malagón | Mexico | 29 | Goalkeeper | 180 | 78 |
| L. Romo | Mexico | 31 | Midfielder | 184 | 78 |
| M. Ruiz | Mexico | 25 | Midfielder | 179 | 65 |
| R. Ledezma | USA | 25 | Defender | 173 | 70 |
| V. Guzmán | Mexico | 24 | Defender | 174 | 75 |
| B. Gutiérrez | USA | 23 | Attacker | 178 | 64 |
| B. González | Mexico | 23 | Defender | 172 | 67 |
| É. Lira | Mexico | 26 | Midfielder | 170 | 62 |
| J. Rangel | Mexico | 26 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 88 |
| A. González | Mexico | 23 | Attacker | 177 | 64 |
| O. Vargas | USA | 20 | Midfielder | 175 | 68 |
| E. López | Mexico | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Águila | Mexico | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Son Heung-Min | Korea Republic | 33 | Attacker | 183 | 78 |
| Jeong Woo-Yeong | Korea Republic | 26 | Midfielder | 179 | 71 |
| Lee Kang-In | Korea Republic | 25 | Midfielder | 173 | 66 |
| Kim Seung-Gyu | Korea Republic | 35 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 84 |
| Jung Seung-Hyun | Korea Republic | 32 | Defender | 188 | 74 |
| Kim Min-Jae | Korea Republic | 29 | Defender | 190 | 88 |
| Hwang In-Beom | Korea Republic | 29 | Midfielder | 177 | 70 |
| Lee Jae-Sung | Korea Republic | 33 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| Hwang Ui-Jo | Korea Republic | 33 | Forward | 185 | 78 |
| Hwang Hee-Chan | Korea Republic | 30 | Midfielder | 177 | 77 |
| Cho Gue-Sung | Korea Republic | 28 | Attacker | 189 | 82 |
| Kim Tae-Hwan | Korea Republic | 36 | Defender | 177 | 72 |
| Park Yong-Woo | Korea Republic | 32 | Midfielder | 188 | 79 |
| Lee Ki-Je | Korea Republic | 34 | Defender | 176 | 68 |
| Kwon Hyeok-Kyu | Korea Republic | 25 | Midfielder | 190 | 77 |
| Tae-Youn Park | Korea Republic | 35 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 68 kg |
| Seol Young-Woo | Korea Republic | 27 | Defender | 182 | 72 |
| Park Min-Gyu | Korea Republic | 30 | Defender | 177 | 67 |
| Kim Ji-Soo | Korea Republic | 21 | Defender | 192 | 83 |
| Choi Woo-Jin | Korea Republic | 21 | Defender | 175 | 66 |
Mexico vs South Korea match odds
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