FIFA World Cup 26™: What to look out for in Mexico v Korea Republic 🇲🇽🇰🇷 | OneFootball

FIFA World Cup 26™: What to look out for in Mexico v Korea Republic 🇲🇽🇰🇷 | OneFootball

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Padraig Whelan·18 de junho de 2026

FIFA World Cup 26™: What to look out for in Mexico v Korea Republic 🇲🇽🇰🇷

Imagem do artigo:FIFA World Cup 26™: What to look out for in Mexico v Korea Republic 🇲🇽🇰🇷

Mexico and Korea Republic made winning starts in their opening FIFA World Cup 26™ games last time out.

Here's what to expect from the Group A leaders in today's encounter. 


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Who is playing today? 👀

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez struck a goal apiece for Mexico in the opening game of the tournament as they got off to the perfect start with a 2-0 win over South Africa.

Today's opponents Korea Republic did it the harder way in their first game against Czechia before the impressive Hwang In-beom levelled and substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu won all three points with 10 minutes remaining.

Those results mean both teams come in knowing that a point in Guadalajara will be enough to seal their progress to the knockout stages.


Players to watch 🔥

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Quiñones made history with the opening goal of World Cup 26™ and will be a man that the opposition will be eager to keep quiet and succeed where South Africa failed.

Son Heung-min didn't get on the scoresheet in the opener but was a threat throughout and will be once again for his country.

Hwang In-beom, scorer of Korea Republic's first goal of the tournament, was arguably their star man on matchday one and has caught many new admirers with his performance.


Must-watch video 🎥

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Both fans enjoyed some special scenes in Mexico after their respective opening day wins.


Fun facts 📊

  •  Korea Republic will face a World Cup™ host country from the first time
  • Korea Republic have never won back-to-back opening games in their previous World Cup™ appearances
  • Mexico have won all five of their previous FIFA World Cup™ matches against Asian opponents

Our prediction 🔮

  1. Mexico 1-1 Korea Republic
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