Mexico vs South Korea prediction as Group A sides push for qualification

Raul Jimenez #9 of Mexico celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium — Mexico are playing South Korea in their second group stage match (Image credit: Getty Images)

Co-hosts Mexico are set to face off against South Korea in their second World Cup group stage match, as they look to confirm their spot in the knockout stages of the tournament.

Both sides started on the right foot with a victory, with Mexico beating South Africa in the competition's curtain raiser, while South Korea triumphed 2-1 over Czechia in their first match.

A win for either side would confirm the victor's spot in the next phase of the tournament, following Czechia's 1-1 draw with South Africa earlier tonight.

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Mexico vs South Korea odds from BOYLE SPORTS

Mexico WIN - Evens
Draw - 21/10
South Korea WIN - 14/5

Mexico vs South Korea predictions

The co-hosts are in a great position to progress to the next round of the World Cup after starting the tournament with a win over South Africa.

However, they face stern opponents in the shape of South Korea, who showed their resilience as they came from behind to win 2-1 win over Czechia.

The match being played in the Estadio Akron in the city of Guadalajara gives Mexico the home advantage, which could help them pick up their second win of the tournament.

Either way, things will almost certainly be a little tougher than it was for them against Bafana Bafana.

The bookmakers have Mexico as the favourites for this one, and understandably so, but the South Koreans aren't to be underestimated, with a very strong squad of their own capable of upsetting anyone on their day.

Score prediction: Mexico 2-2 South Korea

Ladislav Krejci heads home Czechia's opener against South Korea — South Korea came from behind to beat Czechia 2-1 in their opening match (Image credit: Getty Images)

How to watch Mexico vs South Korea

You can watch Mexico vs South Korea in Group A of World Cup 2026 for free. All the information you need is in our how to watch guide.

The match will be broadcast live on BBC in the UK, FOX in the United States and SBS in Australia.

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Ryan Gray is a freelance writer, covering mainly travel and occasionally sport. He previously spent two years as Sports Editor at the Watford Observer before turning his hand to travel writing, with his work appearing in various national UK publications. He has gone from providing matchday commentary for Blyth Spartans to covering FA Cup and Euros finals, as well as interviewing the likes of Claudio Ranieri, Alan Shearer and Glenn Hoddle, among other big names.