Mexico and South Korea will aim to make it two wins out of two at the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they meet in Guadalajara, and you can live stream the game around the world for free.
Co-hosts Mexico started the tournament in style, beating nine-man South Africa 2-0 in the opening game at the Estadio Azteca, with Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scoring either side of half-time. Now Javier Aguirre’s men travel some 500km west to Guadalajara, determined to get another win that all but guarantees a place in the last 32. Quinones and Jimenez will once again carry the threat, while it will be interesting to see if 17-year-old Gilberto Mora gets another chance to impress after coming off the bench at Azteca.
South Korea have actually played in Guadalajara more recently than in Mexico, and their come-from-behind 2-1 defeat to the Czech Republic here came courtesy of Oh Hyeon-gyu’s 80th-minute winner. A point from their remaining two matches, with South Africa still to come, should be enough to see Hong Myung-bo’s side reach the knockouts, but they will take control of Group A if they beat the co-hosts. Lee Kang-in and Son Heung-min were lively against the Czech Republic and will surely be key to South Korea’s hopes of victory here, while Hwang In-beom is another to watch after scoring a brilliant equalizer last time out.
So read on as we show you exactly how to watch Mexico vs South Korea for free from anywhere in FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Mexico vs South Korea for free
Mexico vs South Korea is available to watch for free in several countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch Mexico vs South Korea in the US
American viewers can watch Mexico vs South Korea on Fox and Telemundo (Spanish communication).
You can watch all World Cup games on Fox, FS1 and Telemundo, which are available on cord cutters such as YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (selected markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch Mexico vs South Korea Fox One (3-day free trial). Telemundo is available via Peacock likewise.
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How to watch Mexico vs South Korea in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Mexico vs South Korea free on BBC. Live coverage is available at BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (eg SE1 7PB).
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How to watch Mexico vs South Korea in Australia
Mexico vs South Korea will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game in the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch Mexico vs South Korea in Canada
In Canada, TSN will broadcast Mexico vs South Korea.
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Mexico vs South Korea: Match Information
When does Mexico vs South Korea start?
Mexico vs South Korea starts at 2.00 BST / 11.00 AEST Friday 19 June. It is at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, June 18 in the US.
What are the squads for Mexico vs South Korea?
Mexico
Goalkeepers: Raul Rangel (Guadalajara), Guillermo Ochoa (AEL Limassol), Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna).
Defenders: Jorge Sanchez (PAOK), Israel Reyes (Club America), Cesar Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow), Johan Vasquez (Genova), Jesus Gallardo (Toluca), Mateo Chavez (AZ).
Midfielders: Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Orbelin Pineda (AEK Athens), Alvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis), Roberto Alvarado, Brian Gutierrez, Luis Romo (Guadalajara), Edson Alvarez (West Ham), Obed Vargas (Atletico Madrid), Gilberto Mora (Tijuana), Luis Chavez (Dynamo).
Extenders: Cesar Huerta (Anderlecht), Alexis Vega (Toluca), Julian Quinones (Al-Qadsiah), Guillermo Martinez (UNAM), Armando Gonzalez (Guadalajara), Santiago Gimenez (AC Milan), Raul Jimenez (Fulham).
South Korea
Goalkeepers: Jo Hyeon-woo (Ulsan), Kim Seung-gyu (FC Tokyo), Song Bum-keun (Jeonbuk).
Defenders: Kim Moon-hwan (Daejeon), Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich), Kim Tae-hyon (Kashima Antlers), Park Jin-seob (Zhejiang), Seol Young-woo (Red Star Belgrade), Jens Castrop (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Lee Ki-hyuk (Gangwon), Lee Tae-seok (Austria), Lee Tae-seok (Han-Jylland), (Jeonbuk).
Midfielders: Kim Jin-gyu (Jeonbuk), Bae Jun-ho (Stoke City), Paik Seung-ho (Birmingham), Yang Hyun-jun (Celtic), Eom Ji-sung (Swansea), Lee Kang-in (Paris St-Germain), Lee Dong-gyeong (Ulsan), Lee Jae-sung (Mainbeom), (Hwangey Inoord), (Wolves).
Extenders: Son Heung-min (LAFC), Oh Hyeon-gyu (Besitkas), Cho Gue-sung (Central Jutland).
|
Position |
Team |
DG |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Mexico |
2 |
3 |
|
2 |
South Korea |
1 |
3 |
|
3 |
The Czech Republic |
-1 |
0 |
|
4 |
South Africa |
-2 |
0 |
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