Mexico vs South Korea — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Mexico vs South Korea kicks off in GROUP A of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Mexico and South Korea meet in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a clash between two dynamic sides with contrasting styles. Mexico, under manager Jaime Lozano, have built a reputation for quick passing and high pressing, relying on a blend of experienced European-based stars and exciting young talent. Their form in recent CONCACAF qualifiers has been solid, though they have occasionally struggled against physically imposing opponents. South Korea, led by Jürgen Klinsmann, are known for their relentless work rate and tactical discipline, with a strong emphasis on counter-attacking through pacey wingers. The Taeguk Warriors have impressed in Asian qualifying, showing resilience and clinical finishing. Key battles will occur in midfield, where Mexico's Edson Álvarez will look to disrupt Korea's rhythm, while Korea's creative hub, Lee Kang-in, will try to unlock the Mexican defense. Both teams need a positive result to boost their knockout stage hopes; Mexico's fluid attack faces a stern test against Korea's organized backline. Expect an open, high-tempo contest with moments of individual brilliance.

Key players to watch

Mexico

Santiago Giménez (Feyenoord) — The prolific striker is Mexico's main goal threat, with sharp movement and finishing ability.
Edson Álvarez (West Ham) — A defensive midfielder who breaks up play and distributes calmly; crucial for balance.
Julián Quiñones (Al Ahli) — A dynamic winger with pace and dribbling, capable of creating chances from wide areas.

South Korea

Son Heung-min (Tottenham) — The captain and talisman, lethal on the counter with his speed and finishing.
Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain) — A creative playmaker who can unlock defenses with his vision and passing.
Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich) — A commanding center-back who leads the defense with strength and aerial dominance.

How to watch Mexico vs South Korea — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Mexico vs South Korea?

Fri, Jun 19 at 01:00 AM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP A of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Mexico vs South Korea?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.