Group A · Match 26 · Jun 18, 2026
Mexico VS South Korea
- Stage
- Group A
- Date
- Capacity
- 49K
- Roof
- Open
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Thu, Jun 18, 9:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00 PM
Mexico City
Thu, Jun 18, 7:00 PM
London (UK)
Fri, Jun 19, 2:00 AM
The teams
🇲🇽
FIFA rank#15
CoachJavier Aguirre
CaptainEdson Álvarez
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishQuarter-final
🇰🇷
FIFA rank#25
CoachHong Myung-bo
CaptainSon Heung-min
Formation4-2-3-1
Best WC finishSemi-final
Venue: Estadio Akron
FIFA tournament name Guadalajara Stadium — capacity 49,000, open-air. The match is hosted in Guadalajara (Zapopan).
Transit on match day
No light rail to Estadio Akron — bus or rideshare from Centro Histórico, ~25 min
Climate (June 2026)
Warm, mild rainy season — 16-29°C at 1,560m altitude
Airports
Guadalajara International (GDL)
Where to stay
Centro Histórico, Chapultepec, Providencia
Full travel guide: Guadalajara (Zapopan) World Cup 2026 host city →
Group A standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇲🇽 Mexico | #15 |
| 2 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | #25 |
| 3 | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | #41 |
| 4 | 🇿🇦 South Africa | #60 |
Other Group A fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group A Jun 11 · 19:00 UTC
Mexico vs South Africa
Group A Jun 11 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
South Korea vs Czech Republic
Group A Jun 18 · 16:00 UTC
Czech Republic vs South Africa
Group A Jun 24 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Czech Republic vs Mexico
Group A Jun 24 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
South Africa vs South Korea
Other matches on
3 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group A 16:00 UTC · Atlanta Stadium
Czech Republic vs South Africa
Group B 19:00 UTC · Los Angeles Stadium
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group B 22:00 UTC · Vancouver Stadium
Canada vs Qatar
Other matches at Estadio Akron
3 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group A Jun 11 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
South Korea vs Czech Republic
Group K Jun 23 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Colombia vs DR Congo
Group H Jun 26 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Uruguay vs Spain
Mexico vs South Korea — FAQ
When is Mexico vs South Korea kicking off?
June 18, 2026 at 01:00 UTC (next day) (Estadio Akron local time depends on the city).
Where is Mexico vs South Korea being played?
Estadio Akron (FIFA tournament name: Guadalajara Stadium) in Guadalajara (Zapopan). Capacity 49,000, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group A fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Mexico's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. TUDN · Azteca is the primary broadcaster in Mexico.
How do I get to Estadio Akron on match day?
No light rail to Estadio Akron — bus or rideshare from Centro Histórico, ~25 min
Who else is in Group A?
Mexico, South Korea, Czech Republic, South Africa. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Thu, Jun 18, 9:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Thu, Jun 18, 6:00 PM · Mexico City: Thu, Jun 18, 7:00 PM · London (UK): Fri, Jun 19, 2:00 AM