The national teams of Mexico and South Korea will face each other this Thursday, June 18, in Matchday 2 of Group A at the 2026 World Cup. The match will be played at Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Guadalajara. Both Mexico and the Asian side arrive highly motivated after winning their opening matches of the tournament.
Below, find the match schedules by country, broadcast channels, and all the details about this exciting clash that promises action from the start.
When and Where Will Mexico vs South Korea Be Played in the 2026 World Cup?
The Mexico vs South Korea match will be played on Thursday, June 18, at Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Guadalajara. The venue has a capacity of 46,355 spectators.
Mexico vs South Korea LIVE Schedule for the 2026 World Cup
The match between Mexico and South Korea is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. in Peru. Below are the kickoff times in different countries:
| Country | Time |
|---|---|
| Peru, Colombia, Ecuador | 8:00 p.m. |
| Chile, Bolivia, Venezuela | 9:00 p.m. |
| Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Mexico | 10:00 p.m. |
| United States (Washington) | 9:00 p.m. |
Where to Watch Mexico vs South Korea LIVE in Peru on TV and Streaming
The match between Mexico and South Korea can be watched LIVE in Peru through DSports, DGO, América TV, América TVGO, Disney+, and Paramount+.
TV Channels Broadcasting Mexico vs South Korea LIVE in the 2026 World Cup
Below is the list of authorized broadcasters in the main regional markets:
In Mexico: Canal 5, Las Estrellas, TUDN, Azteca 7, Azteca Deportes, and ViX Premium.
In Peru: DSports, DGO, América TV, América TVGO, Disney+, and Paramount+.
In Colombia: Caracol TV, RCN Televisión, DSports, DGO, Disney+, Caracol Play, and Paramount+.
In Argentina: Telefe, DirecTV Sports, DGO, Disney+, Paramount+, and Mi Telefe.
In Chile: Chilevisión and Canal 13.
In the United States: FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Universo, Peacock, and FOX One, depending on the language and platform selected.
Possible Lineups for Mexico vs South Korea in the 2026 World Cup
Mexico:
Raúl Rangel; Jorge Sánchez, Edson Álvarez, Johan Vásquez, Jesús Gallardo; Álvaro Fidalgo, Erik Lira, Gilberto Mora; Roberto Alvarado, Raúl Jiménez, Julián Quiñones.
South Korea:
Kim Seung-gyu; Seol Young-woo, Kim Min-jae, Cho Yu-min, Lee Tae-seok; Paik Seung-ho, Hwang In-beom; Lee Kang-in, Lee Jae-sung, Son Heung-min; Oh Hyeon-gyu.
Mexico vs South Korea LIVE: Schedule, TV Channel, and Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup Match
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Match: Mexico vs South Korea
Time: 8:00 p.m. (Lima, Peru time)
Channel: DSports, DGO, América TV, América TVGO, Disney+, and Paramount+
Stadium: Akron Stadium, Zapopan, Guadalajara
Stage: Group Stage – Matchday 2
Group: Group A
Mexico Head Coach: Javier Aguirre
South Korea Head Coach: Hong Myung-bo
Source: elcomercio.pe
