Mexico vs Korea Republic
Mexico vs Korea Republic preview
Mexico vs Korea Republic is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group A. Mexico (Seed #1) face Korea Republic (#3) on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Estadio Akron. With both sides ranked within 2 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
Estadio Akron (capacity 48,071) is the open-roof home of the Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Liga MX). It sits 1560m above sea level in Guadalajara. June/July temperatures in Guadalajara average a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Mexico have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). Korea Republic have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Mexico vs Korea Republic — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Mexico | Korea Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #1 | #3 |
| Confederation | CONCACAF | AFC |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live Mexico vs Korea Republic data
// Fetch live data for Mexico vs Korea Republic
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-18',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 18
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Mexico vs Korea Republic at the 2026 World Cup?
Mexico vs Korea Republic is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, kicking off at Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:00:00 UTC at Estadio Akron, Guadalajara.
What stage is Mexico vs Korea Republic?
Mexico vs Korea Republic is a Group Stage fixture in Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Mexico vs Korea Republic?
Estadio Akron (capacity 48,071, opened 2010, open roof, natural grass) in Guadalajara hosts Mexico vs Korea Republic.
Who is favoured to win Mexico vs Korea Republic?
Mexico go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #1, with Korea Republic seeded #3. Mexico's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Korea Republic's is To be confirmed. Live odds for Mexico vs Korea Republic are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Mexico vs Korea Republic?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Mexico vs Korea Republic in my timezone?
Mexico vs Korea Republic kicks off at Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Mexico vs Korea Republic stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-18) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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