Mexico defeated South Korea 1–0 in their World Cup Group Stage matchday two fixture on Friday, 19 June 2026, at the 01:00 UTC kickoff. The only goal arrived five minutes into the second half, when Luis Romo slotted home in the 50th minute to break the deadlock. The match, officiated by referee Gustavo Tejera of Uruguay, had ended 0–0 at half-time.

South Korea dominated possession with 58% and registered a higher expected goals (xG) figure of 0.69 compared to ...

Mexico and South Korea meet on Friday, 19 June 2026, in a pivotal World Cup Group Stage - 2 matchday. Both sides enter the fixture sitting level on three points after winning their tournament openers. Mexico top the group with a +2 goal difference from a 2-0 victory, while South Korea hold a +1 goal difference after a 2-1 win. This is not an elimination match — the loser will still have a final group game to recover — but a victory here would put one team in a command...