What was the final score of Mexico vs South Korea?

The final score was Mexico 1–0 South Korea (Group A, FIFA World Cup 2026).

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.

Group A · Friday, June 19, 2026

Mexico vs South Korea Result - FIFA World Cup 2026

Mexico 1–0 South Korea FIFA World Cup 2026 result at Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Jalisco, with final score, goals, cards, lineups, match timeline, and full statistics.

MexicoMEX

Full Time

1–0

HT 0–0

South KoreaKOR

Performance

Match Statistics

Stats

PlayerGoals

Luis Romo

MEX

Stats

KOR

42.4%Possession57.6%

4Shots on Target2

2Saves3

1Corner Kicks2

9Fouls7

80%Pass Accuracy80%

MEXShotsKOR

8Total Shots9

4On Target2

1Blocked3

MEXDefenseKOR

2Saves3

3Offsides6

9Fouls7

MEXDisciplineKOR

1Corner Kicks2

0Yellow Cards2

0Red Cards0

Live updates

Match Timeline

MexicoMatch TimelineSouth Korea

Lee Kang-InYellow card

Luis Romo

50'

57'

↑ Oh Hyeon-Gyu↓ Son Heung-Min

57'

↑ Hwang Hee-Chan↓ Lee Jae-Sung

58'

Paik Seung-HoYellow card

↑ Obed Vargas↓ Luis Romo

71'

↑ Orbelín Pineda↓ Brian Gutiérrez

71'

↑ Eom Ji-Sung↓ Seol Young-Woo

71'

↑ Yang Hyun-Jun↓ Kim Moon-Hwan

77'

↑ Cho Gue-Sung↓ Paik Seung-Ho

↑ Santiago Gimenez↓ Raúl Jiménez

80'

↑ Israel Reyes↓ Roberto Alvarado

80'

↑ César Huerta↓ Julián Quiñones

84'

Starting XI

World Cup 2026 Team Lineups

Mexico4-3-3

Érik LiraMID

Luis RomoMID

Bench

Obed VargasSUB

Guillermo MartínezSUB

Luis ChávezSUB

Armando GonzálezSUB

Guillermo OchoaSUB

Alexis VegaSUB

South Korea3-4-2-1

Kim Seung-GyuGK

Kim Min-JaeDEF

Lee Gi-HyukDEF

Lee Kang-InFWD

Bench

Cho Wi-JeSUB

Eom Ji-SungSUB

Bae Jun-HoSUB

Kim Jin-GyuSUB

Match facts

World Cup 2026 Match Facts

Kick-off1:00 AMFriday, June 19, 2026 · UTC

StageGroup stageGroup A

StadiumEstadio AkronZapopan, Jalisco · 49,000 capacity

StatusFull timeMatchday 2

Result breakdownHalf-time: 0–0

Officials

Gustavo TejeraREFEREE

Stadium

Estadio Akron

Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico

49,000Capacity2010OpenedOpenRoof

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.

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The teams

World Cup 2026 Team Profiles

MexicoCONCACAF

FIFA Ranking#15

Head CoachJavier Aguirre

CaptainEdson Álvarez

All-time Top ScorerJavier Hernández (52 goals)

Most CapsAndrés Guardado (180)

Known AsEl Tri, El Tricolor

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.

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South KoreaAFC

FIFA Ranking#25

Head CoachHong Myung-bo

CaptainSon Heung-min

All-time Top ScorerCha Bum-kun (58 goals)

Most CapsSon Heung-min (144)

Known AsTaegeuk Warriors, Tigers of Asia

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.

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Match facts

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Mexico vs South Korea?: The final score was Mexico 1–0 South Korea (Group A, FIFA World Cup 2026).
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.