Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Mexico will face South Korea on Thursday, June 18, in a pivotal Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After defeating South Africa 2-0 in their opener, coach Javier Aguirre’s squad aims to secure another victory that would put them on the verge of advancing to the round of 16.
Both Mexico and South Korea won their first matches, sharing the group lead. A win for either side would put them in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stage.
Match time in Quintana Roo
The game will be played at Estadio Guadalajara. For fans in Quintana Roo, kickoff is at 8:00 p.m. local time. In other regions of Mexico, the match starts at:
- 6:00 p.m. in Baja California, Sonora, and Baja California Sur
- 7:00 p.m. in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey
- 8:00 p.m. in Quintana Roo
Where to watch
The match will be broadcast free on open television via Canal 5 and Canal 9. Cable and satellite subscribers can watch on TUDN. Pregame coverage begins about 30 minutes before kickoff.
For online streaming, the match will be available on the ViX platform, accessible on smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs with an internet connection.
Public viewing in Quintana Roo
As part of the Fut Fest del Caribe Mexicano program, several locations across Quintana Roo will show the match on giant screens, including Malecón Tajamar in Cancún, Explanada de la Bandera in Cozumel, and Playa Centro in Isla Mujeres.
Mexico enters the match with momentum after goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez secured their opening win. South Korea also impressed by coming from behind to beat Czech Republic. The clash promises to be decisive for the group standings before the final matchday.
