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Mexico
FIFA #15
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South Korea
FIFA #22
Date
Sat 20 Jun
Kickoff ET
15:00
CEST
21:00
Group
A
⏳ Date subject to FIFA confirmation

Mexico vs South Korea at the 2026 World Cup

Mexico and South Korea meet in Group A of the 2026 World Cup on Saturday 20th June 2026. Kickoff at 15:00 ET in Estadio BBVA, Monterrey. On the FIFA ranking, Mexico are the favourite.

Stadium: Estadio BBVA

Stadium
Estadio BBVA
City
Monterrey
Country
Mexico
Capacity
53,000

→ Full Estadio BBVA profile

Match preview: Mexico vs South Korea

Mexico: Mexico open the 2026 World Cup at Estadio Azteca — for the third time host, a World Cup first. The crowd hopes for one thing: that this is the tournament where El Tri finally breaks the 'maldición del quinto partido'.

South Korea: Ten consecutive World Cups. With Son Heung-min (Tottenham), Lee Kang-in (PSG) and Hwang Hee-chan, an experienced squad.

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Frequently asked questions about Mexico - South Korea

When is Mexico vs South Korea at the 2026 World Cup?

Mexico vs South Korea is played on Saturday 20th June 2026 at 15:00 ET (kickoff local Eastern Time). Date pending FIFA confirmation.

Which stadium hosts Mexico vs South Korea?

The match is played at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico. The stadium has a capacity of 53,000 spectators.

Which group are Mexico and South Korea in?

Both teams are in Group A of the 2026 World Cup, together with South Africa and Czechia.

Who is the favourite: Mexico or South Korea?

On the FIFA world ranking, Mexico are at #15 and South Korea at #22. Mexico are the favourite.

What time does Mexico vs South Korea kick off?

Kickoff is 15:00 Eastern Time. That is 21:00 CEST in continental Europe.

Last updated: 2026-06-07 · Date/time pending

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