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.

Mexico vs South Korea — FIFA World Cup 2026

MexicoMEX

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South KoreaKOR

Match facts

World Cup 2026 Match Facts

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

StageGroup stageGroup A

StadiumEstadio AkronZapopan, Jalisco · 49,000 capacity

StatusScheduledMatchday 2

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.