4'
South Korea · Yellow card · Lee Kang-in
South Korea
Kickoff weather21°CRain10 km/h · 100% precip
Group A2026-06-191:00 AM
1-0
FTGuadalajara StadiumZapopanMexico
Full time
Momentum
Timeline and live trends
finished
Mexico vs South Korea. Toggle one metric at a time to inspect the live shape of the match.
Possession tide
Final read MEX pinned back - 42% of the ball
ControlsPossession · MEX line7 event filters
line
KO
15'
30'
HT
60'
75'
90'
45+1'
Match · Added time · +4'
Match
50'
⚽Mexico · Goal · Luis Romo
Mexico
57'
South Korea · Hwang Hee-chan on for Lee Jae-sung
57'
South Korea · Oh Hyeon-gyu on for Son Heung-min
58'
South Korea · Yellow card · Paik Seung-ho
71'
Mexico · Orbelín Pineda on for Brian Gutiérrez
71'
Mexico · Obed Vargas on for Luis Romo
71'
South Korea · Eom Ji-sung on for Seol Young-woo
71'
South Korea · Yang Hyun-jun on for Kim Moon-hwan
77'
South Korea · Cho Gue-sung on for Paik Seung-ho
80'
Mexico · Santiago Giménez on for Raúl Jiménez
80'
Mexico · Israel Reyes on for Roberto Alvarado
84'
Mexico · César Huerta on for Julián Quiñones
Mexico
90+1'
Match · Added time · +6'
Match
15 of 111 events · one shared match clock · smoothed visual interpolationline = MEX share, mirror of KOR
Tactical board - same structure across lineup states
Final lineup
Lineup
ManagerJavier AguirreManagerMyung-Bo Hong
MEX
KOR
Match lens
Story1 / 4
P1 · The head-to-head story
rating + rivalry note
The head-to-head story
Mexico enters this matchup with a slight Elo advantage and a stronger recent form profile. The tactical battle hinges on whether Mexico's wide play can penetrate the box before South Korea's transition game, led by Son Heung-min, exploits defensive gaps. Success for Korea may depend on Lee Kang-in providing the necessary creativity to disrupt Mexico's established rhythm.
Favourite read · tournament history · rivalry
Who's the favourite?
MEXFavourite
1881KORChallenger
1786How far each has gone
Tournament history · deepest stage reached per tournament
GroupRound of 16Quarter-finalSemi-finalTBD
The rivalry · last 5
MEX 3
1 draw
1 KOR
MEX 3 wins1 drawKOR 1 win
+-Recent meetings5 matches
2025FriendlyMEX 2-2 KORdraw
2020FriendlyMEX 3-2 KORMEX
2018FIFA World CupMEX 2-1 KORMEX
2014FriendlyMEX 4-0 KORMEX
2006FriendlyMEX 0-1 KORKOR
P2 · What kind of game
possession gap
What kind of game?
South Korea enters with a significant possession advantage, while Mexico demonstrates superior defensive resistance and attacking output. The tactical contrast suggests a game where South Korea will likely dictate the tempo, though Mexico's higher xG profile indicates they may be more efficient at converting limited opportunities into scoring threats.
Style match-up · bigger shape means more of that trait
MEXKOR
| Axis | MEX | KOR |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 60.1% | 72.9% |
| Defending | 7.1 resistance | 6.1 resistance |
| Set pieces | 26.5% | 29.4% |
| Threat | 1.39 xG/match | 1.17 xG/match |
P3 · Where it'll be decided
channel pressure
Where it'll be decided
The central channels will be the primary battleground for both sides. With both teams heavily favoring central play, the match may hinge on defensive stability in the middle. South Korea could find an opening by targeting Mexico's right flank, where recent opponents have shown a vulnerability.
Channel match-up · attack share against concession share
P4 · Who to watch
system-led
Who to watch
Both Mexico and South Korea rely on high-frequency box penetration to dictate their attacking systems. Success for either side hinges on maintaining consistent pressure around the penalty area while managing the defensive risks of wide circulation and aggressive recovery transitions.
Adaptive spotlight · who / what to watch
per-team branch · threat / contain
Mexicosystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
MEX are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
C
Control rhythm
team tactic
Possession86th
MEX are the system watch if possession keeps the match in their tempo band.
Contain it by disrupting the first pass after recovery; the cost is committing numbers forward.
South Koreasystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
KOR are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
C
Control rhythm
team tactic
Possession100th
KOR are the system watch if possession keeps the match in their tempo band.
Contain it by disrupting the first pass after recovery; the cost is committing numbers forward.