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 — Coupe du Monde FIFA 2026

MexicoMEX

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South KoreaKOR

Infos du match

Coupe du Monde 2026 — Infos du match

Coup d'envoi1:00 AMFriday, June 19, 2026 · UTC

PhaseGroup stageGroup A

StadeEstadio AkronZapopan, Jalisco · Capacité : 49,000

StatutProgramméJournée 2

Stade

Estadio Akron

Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico

49,000Capacité2010Ouvert enOpenToit

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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Les équipes

Coupe du Monde 2026 — Profils

MexicoCONCACAF

Classement FIFA#15

SélectionneurJavier Aguirre

CapitaineEdson Álvarez

Meilleur buteur historiqueJavier Hernández (52 goals)

Plus de sélectionsAndrés Guardado (180)

SurnomméEl 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

Classement FIFA#25

SélectionneurHong Myung-bo

CapitaineSon Heung-min

Meilleur buteur historiqueCha Bum-kun (58 goals)

Plus de sélectionsSon Heung-min (144)

SurnomméTaegeuk 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.