How to Watch Mexico vs South Korea Live: World Cup Group A Clash
Mexico and South Korea Face Off for World Cup Group A Leadership
Mexico and South Korea meet in Zapopan on Thursday, each aiming to secure a spot in the knockout rounds of this summer's World Cup. Both teams opened with wins—Mexico eased past South Africa, while South Korea mounted a spirited comeback against Czechia. This match, their 15th encounter, promises intensity and drama at Estadio Akron.
The last time these teams met in a friendly, Santiago Giménez snatched a 94th-minute equalizer for Mexico, ending the game 2–2. A thrilling contest like that might just happen again, making it a must-watch for fans worldwide.
Match Details
- Venue: Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Mexico
- Date: Thursday, June 18 / Friday, June 19
- Kick-off: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT / 2 a.m. BST (June 19)
- Referee: Gustavo Tejera (Uruguay)
Where to Watch Mexico vs South Korea
In Mexico, viewers can tune in on TUDN, ViX, Nu9ve, Canal 5, or Azteca Deportes. The United States audience has options with FOX Network and fuboTV offering English broadcasts, while UNIVERSO and Telemundo air Spanish commentary. Canada’s French-speaking fans can watch on RDS, with English coverage available via TSN. Over in the UK, BBC Two along with BBC iPlayer provide the sole broadcast.
Looking Ahead: Group Stage Final Matches
Mexico will wrap up its group stage against Czechia at Estadio Azteca, possibly already assured of moving forward depending on earlier results. South Korea’s final group match takes place simultaneously versus South Africa at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe. Both teams are eager to advance to the knockout phase starting June 28.
"South Korea showed resilience and quality in their win over Czechia," noted Martin Zabala/Getty Images.
We think this showdown could define Group A’s leader and offer plenty of excitement before the World Cup’s next stage.
