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Mexico Vs South Korea, FIFA World Cup 2026 In Pics: See Best Photos From Estadio Guadalajara

Mexico Vs South Korea, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Gallery: Mexico face South Korea in a key Group A clash at Estadio Guadalajara as both sides arrive with winning momentum from their opening World Cup 2026 fixtures. El Tri opened with a 2-0 victory over South Africa, while South Korea came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1, setting up a meeting between two confident teams aiming to take control of the group. Mexico’s strong recent form and defensive solidity will be tested without suspended centre-back César Montes, while South Korea, unbeaten in seven of their last nine matches, will rely on their resilience and attacking spark shown in their comeback win. With home advantage boosting Mexico and South Korea’s recent revival under Hong Myung-Bo, the contest promises to be tightly fought, especially given their recent head-to-head history, including a 2-2 draw in their last meeting in 2025. Catch best visuals from MEX vs KOR match here.

Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel, middle, reaches to stop the ball during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo
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Players from Mexico warm up before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Players from Mexico warm up before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo
A mexico fan reacts ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
A mexico fan reacts ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan
South Korean fans react before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
South Korean fans react before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Fernando Llano
A helicopter flies with a flag of Mexico ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
A helicopter flies with a flag of Mexico ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo
A dog named Osito wears a Mexico national team jersey and rides in a bicycle basket of Jorge Rangel before a World Cup Group A soccer match against South Korea in Mexico City, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
A dog named Osito wears a Mexico national team jersey and rides in a bicycle basket of Jorge Rangel before a World Cup Group A soccer match against South Korea in Mexico City, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Marco Ugarte
A general view before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
A general view before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo
A Mexican and a South Korean fan pose for a picture ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
A Mexican and a South Korean fan pose for a picture ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan
Mexico players pose for a team photo ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Mexico players pose for a team photo ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko
Players from South Korea pose for photos before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Players from South Korea pose for photos before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo
South Korea's Kim Min-jae (4) dribbles during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
South Korea's Kim Min-jae (4) dribbles during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Fernando Llano
Mexico's Luis Romo (7) reacts in pain during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Mexico's Luis Romo (7) reacts in pain during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan
Fans of South Korea cheer during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Fans of South Korea cheer during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo
Fans of Mexico cheer during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Fans of Mexico cheer during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo
South Korea's Son Heung-min (7), left, and Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel (1) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
South Korea's Son Heung-min (7), left, and Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel (1) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan
A fan of Mexico reacts ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
A fan of Mexico reacts ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo
South Korea's Hwang In-beom (6) heads the ball during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
South Korea's Hwang In-beom (6) heads the ball during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko
Mexico's Julian Quinones (16), left, vies for the ball with South Korea's Kim Moon-hwan (15) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Mexico's Julian Quinones (16), left, vies for the ball with South Korea's Kim Moon-hwan (15) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan
South Korea's Lee Jae-sung (10) reacts as he is tackled by Mexico's Roberto Alvarado (25) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
South Korea's Lee Jae-sung (10) reacts as he is tackled by Mexico's Roberto Alvarado (25) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko
Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre reacts during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre reacts during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko
Mexico's Edson Alvarez, right, defends against a kick by South Korea during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Mexico's Edson Alvarez, right, defends against a kick by South Korea during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo
Fans watch the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Fans watch the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko
Referee Gustavo Tejera, of Uruguay, gestures as South Korea's Lee Jae-sung, bottom, is challenged by Mexico's Roberto Alvarado (25) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Referee Gustavo Tejera, of Uruguay, gestures as South Korea's Lee Jae-sung, bottom, is challenged by Mexico's Roberto Alvarado (25) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Fernando Llano
Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel (1) blocks a shot from South Korea's Son Heung-min (7) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel (1) blocks a shot from South Korea's Son Heung-min (7) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko
Mexico's Raul Jimenez (9), left, fights for the ball with South Korea's Lee Han-beom (2) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Mexico's Raul Jimenez (9), left, fights for the ball with South Korea's Lee Han-beom (2) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan
South Korea's Seol Young-woo (22) reacts after a missed shot at goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
South Korea's Seol Young-woo (22) reacts after a missed shot at goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko
South Korea's Lee Kang-in (19), left, challenges for the ball with Mexico's Jesus Gallardo (23), second right, during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
South Korea's Lee Kang-in (19), left, challenges for the ball with Mexico's Jesus Gallardo (23), second right, during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan
South Korea's Lee Jae-sung (10) challenges for the ball against Mexico's Jorge Sanchez (2) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
South Korea's Lee Jae-sung (10) challenges for the ball against Mexico's Jorge Sanchez (2) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo
South Korean soccer fans react as they watch a live broadcast of the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Mexico at a public viewing venue in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, June 19, 2026.
South Korean soccer fans react as they watch a live broadcast of the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Mexico at a public viewing venue in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon
South Korea's Lee Jae-sung (10) kneels in prayer before the second half of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
South Korea's Lee Jae-sung (10) kneels in prayer before the second half of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Fernando Llano
Mexico's Jesus Gallardo (23) kicks the ball against South Korea's Lee Han-beom, bottom right, and goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu, top, during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Mexico's Jesus Gallardo (23) kicks the ball against South Korea's Lee Han-beom, bottom right, and goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu, top, during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo
South Korea's Lee Jae-sung (10) and Mexico's Jorge Sanchez (2) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
South Korea's Lee Jae-sung (10) and Mexico's Jorge Sanchez (2) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Fernando Llano
Mexico's Luis Romo (7), left, scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Mexico's Luis Romo (7), left, scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan
Mexico's Luis Romo (7), left, scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Mexico's Luis Romo (7), left, scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan
Mexico's Luis Romo (7), left, scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Mexico's Luis Romo (7), left, scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan
South Korea's Lee Han-beom (2) watches the ball as Mexico's Luis Romo scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
South Korea's Lee Han-beom (2) watches the ball as Mexico's Luis Romo scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo
Mexico players celebrate after Mexico's Luis Romo (7) scored the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Mexico players celebrate after Mexico's Luis Romo (7) scored the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan
Mexico's Luis Romo (7) is congratulated by Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre after scoring his team's first goal World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Mexico's Luis Romo (7) is congratulated by Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre after scoring his team's first goal World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko
Fans make their way in to the Fan Zone prior to the World Cup soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Monterrey, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Fans make their way in to the Fan Zone prior to the World Cup soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Monterrey, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
South Korea's Paik Seung-ho, left, reacts as referee Gustavo Tejera, of Uruguay, holds up a yellow card during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
South Korea's Paik Seung-ho, left, reacts as referee Gustavo Tejera, of Uruguay, holds up a yellow card during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo
Mexico's Edson Alvarez, left, runs for the ball against South Korea's Son Heung-min during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Mexico's Edson Alvarez, left, runs for the ball against South Korea's Son Heung-min during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo
Mexico's Edson Alvarez (4) and South Korea's Oh Hyeon-gyu (18) come together during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Mexico's Edson Alvarez (4) and South Korea's Oh Hyeon-gyu (18) come together during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Fernando Llano
Mexico's Raul Jimenez (9), left, vies for the ball with South Korea's Kim Min-jae (4) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Mexico's Raul Jimenez (9), left, vies for the ball with South Korea's Kim Min-jae (4) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan
Mexico's Raul Jimenez (9), front, tries a shoot next to South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu (1) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Mexico's Raul Jimenez (9), front, tries a shoot next to South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu (1) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan
Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel (1) makes a save on the goal line during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel (1) makes a save on the goal line during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Fernando Llano
Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel (1), left, saves a ball during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel (1), left, saves a ball during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan
South Korea's Cho Gue-sung (9) and Yang Hyun-jun, bottom right, react after Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel, left rear, defended a shot during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
South Korea's Cho Gue-sung (9) and Yang Hyun-jun, bottom right, react after Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel, left rear, defended a shot during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo
South Korea's Lee Han-beom (2) reacts during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
South Korea's Lee Han-beom (2) reacts during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko
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