Mexico vs South Korea: TV Info, Streaming Links & Kick-off Time for World Cup 2026
Where to Watch Mexico vs South Korea Live at World Cup 2026
The clash between Mexico and South Korea at the 2026 World Cup is set to kick off on June 19, 2026, at 02:00 local time in Guadalajara Stadium. Below is a detailed guide on how and where to catch the action live, including TV channels, streaming options, team lineups, and other key details.
International Broadcasters
Here’s a list of TV stations airing the match across various countries:
- Albania: TV Klan
- Argentina: TyC Sports
- Australia: SBS On Demand
- Brazil: SporTV / Globoplay
- Canada: TSN+
- China: CCTV-5
- France: beIN Sports 1
- Germany: MagentaTV
- Great Britain: BBC iPlayer
- India: ZEE5
- Italy: DAZN Italia
- Japan: NHK G TV
- Mexico: Televisa Canal 5 / TUDN
- Korea Republic: KBS2 Korea
- United States: Check local broadcasters
Many regions, especially Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, will rely on networks like DStv/SuperSport or beIN SPORTS as their main providers.
Streaming with a VPN
If you face geo-restrictions on your usual streaming service, using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help. Services like ExpressVPN enable you to change your virtual location to a country broadcasting the match, bypassing any blackout rules.
How to use a VPN to watch the game:
- Download and install a trusted VPN app on your device.
- Connect to a server in a country where the match is live.
- Clear your browser cache or cookies to update location settings.
- Visit the broadcaster’s website or app and start streaming.
For bigger screens, Android TVs and devices like Amazon Fire Stick support native VPN apps. Apple TV, Roku, or gaming consoles might require Smart DNS or casting streams from a VPN-enabled phone or laptop.
Confirmed Starting Lineups
Team Form
Mexico have won four and drawn one of their last five matches, scoring 11 goals and conceding three. Their latest win was a 2-0 victory over South Africa in the World Cup opener. They also defeated Serbia 5-1 in a friendly.
South Korea won three of their last five games. They beat Czechia 2-1 in their World Cup debut and thrashed Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 in May. Two losses came against Austria and Ivory Coast during friendlies.
Head-to-Head Insights
In their last five meetings, Mexico holds a slight edge with three wins, one draw, and one loss. The most recent encounter was a 2-2 friendly draw in September 2025. Both teams combined for 11 goals by Mexico and 7 by South Korea across those matches.
Group A Standings
After the opening matchday, Mexico leads Group A, followed by South Korea in second place.
Kits and Weather
Both teams will wear their alternate kits: Mexico in black, with their goalkeeper in olive green trimmed with magenta. South Korea will don magenta outfield kits, their goalkeeper in yellow. Match officials will sport turquoise.
Weather in Zapopan at kickoff includes thundery showers easing later, temperatures starting around 24°C (75°F) dropping to 21°C (70°F), and a light westerly breeze. Humidity rises from 54% to 70% during the game.
