Mexico vs South Korea: Live Coverage, TV Channels, Streaming Options & Kick-off Details for World Cup 2026
Catch the match between Mexico and South Korea live during the 2026 World Cup. Below you will find full listings of TV channels, streaming platforms, kick-off time, team lineups, and a preview of the game.
International Broadcasters
Here are some broadcasters airing the match in various countries:
- Albania: TV Klan
- Argentina: TyC Sports
- Australia: SBS On Demand
- Belgium: RTBF Auvio
- Brazil: SporTV / Globoplay
- Canada: TSN+
- China: CCTV-5
- France: beIN Sports 1
- Germany: MagentaTV
- Great Britain: BBC iPlayer
- India: ZEE5
- Japan: NHK G TV
- Korea Republic: KBS2 Korea
- Mexico: Televisa Canal 5 / TUDN
- Morocco: beIN SPORTS
- United States: Various regional broadcasters (check local listings)
Many regions in Africa and the Middle East share networks like DStv/SuperSport or beIN SPORTS as primary providers.
Using a VPN to Stream Anywhere
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help you watch from places with geo-restrictions. By connecting to a server where the game is broadcast, you bypass blackouts and enjoy the match securely. Popular options include ExpressVPN and NordVPN.
- Sign up and install a trusted VPN app on your device.
- Connect to a server in a country broadcasting the match.
- Clear your browser cache or refresh it to update location info.
- Go to the broadcaster’s website or app and start streaming.
Streaming on Big Screens
Live sports feel better on TVs. If you have an Android-based smart TV, Amazon Fire Stick, or Google Chromecast with Google TV, you can install your VPN directly there.
For devices like Apple TV, Roku, or gaming consoles that lack native VPN support, use Smart DNS from your VPN provider or cast the stream from your VPN-enabled phone or laptop.
Match Details
The match will kick off at 02:00 on June 19, 2026 at Guadalajara Stadium as part of Group A.
Starting Lineups
Coaches
Mexico: Javier Aguirre
South Korea: Hong Myung-Bo
Injuries and Suspensions
Mexico’s César Montes is out due to injury. South Korea has no players sidelined currently.
Recent Form
Mexico won four of their last five matches, including a 2-0 World Cup opener win against South Africa and a 5-1 friendly victory over Serbia. They drew 1-1 with Belgium in April. Across these games, they scored 11 goals and conceded three.
South Korea claimed three wins in their last five games. Their latest was a 2-1 comeback win against Czechia at the World Cup opener. Earlier, they thrashed Trinidad and Tobago 5-0. Losses came against Austria (1-0) and Ivory Coast (4-0). They netted nine goals and allowed six in this stretch.
Head-to-Head Highlights
The last meeting ended 2-2 in a friendly in Nashville on September 10, 2025. Out of their previous five clashes, Mexico won three, South Korea one, and one was a draw. The Korean win was 2-1 at the 2018 World Cup. Over these games, Mexico scored 11 goals, South Korea seven.
Group A Standings
Mexico leads the group after Matchday 1, with South Korea in second place.
Kits and Weather
Both teams will sport their secondary kits. Mexico wears black with their goalkeeper in olive green trimmed with magenta. South Korea’s outfield players wear magenta; their goalkeeper dons all yellow. Match officials will wear turquoise.
The weather forecast predicts thundery showers in Zapopan at kick-off, easing as the match goes on. Temperatures start around 24°C (75°F) and drop to about 21°C (70°F) by full time, with a mild west wind and humidity rising from 54% to 70%.
