Mexico vs South Korea — FIFA World Cup 2026, Group A
Mexico play South Korea in the Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Jalisco.
Copa del Mundo 2026 — Datos del partido
Estadio Akron
Sunk into the landscape with a grass-clad exterior and a roof said to echo a volcanic cloud, Chivas’ home brings World Cup football to western Mexico.
Ver estadio →Copa del Mundo 2026 — Perfiles
Mexico, nicknamed El Tri for their tricolor kit, are CONCACAF's most decorated nation — 13-time Gold Cup champions, a Confederations Cup winner in 1999, and World Cup participants at every tournament since 1994. Under coach Javier Aguirre and captain Edson Álvarez, they are one of three co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup.
Perfil completo →South Korea, known as the Taegeuk Warriors, are Asia's most World Cup-experienced side with 12 appearances and the continent's best-ever finish — fourth place on home soil in 2002 — and remain a perennial contender under the leadership of captain Son Heung-min. Coached by Hong Myung-bo, they have won the AFC Asian Cup twice and the EAFF Championship five times.
Perfil completo →Frequently asked questions
- Where was Mexico vs South Korea played?
- The match was played at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.
- What stage was the Mexico vs South Korea match?
- This was a Group A match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.