World Cup 2026 Group A today

Mexico vs South Korea Stats Comparison: Prediction, H2H, Corners and Cards

Mexico vs South Korea is a high-search Group A match: Mexico's home-tournament context against Son, Kim Min-Jae, South Korea tempo, corners, cards and player-prop markets.

Quick match path

Stats first, odds second.

Group
Group A
Kick-off
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 21:00 CEST / 15:00 ET
Venue
TBC
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Kick-off

21:00 CEST

Prime Group A slot.

Ranking edge

Mexico +11

Mexico have a narrow ranking edge.

Player watch

Son

South Korea props depend on Son role and minutes.

Cards watch

Transitions

Both sides can force tactical fouls.

Team comparison

Mexico vs Korea Republic stats

Lower FIFA ranking number is better. For betting, ranking is context only; lineups and live game state still matter.

StatMexicoKorea RepublicEdge

FIFA ranking

1425Mexico

Ranking gap

11Close chasingProfile

World Cup appearances

1812Mexico

Best World Cup finish

Quarter-finalsFourth placeProfile

Qualification route

HostAFCProfile

Star search

Jimenez / GimenezSon / Kim Min-JaeProfile

Mexico profile

Auto-qualified as host nation

Mexico
FIFA rank
14
World Cups
18
Best finish
Quarter-finals
Coach
Javier Aguirre

South Korea profile

AFC qualification

Korea Republic
FIFA rank
25
World Cups
12
Best finish
Fourth place, 2002
Coach
Hong Myung-Bo

Player watch

Sort the key players by ranking context and World Cup experience

Mexico

Mexico

Raul Jimenez

Forward

Scorer and shots reference if he starts.

Edson Alvarez

Midfielder

Captain, duel and cards watch.

Santiago Gimenez

Forward

Box finisher and anytime-scorer route.

Korea Republic

Korea Republic

Son Heung-Min

Forward

Main scorer, shots and assists search angle.

Kim Min-Jae

Defender

Defensive leader and set-piece threat.

Lee Kang-In

Midfielder

Chance creation and set-piece delivery.

Head to head

H2H context

Mexico and South Korea have World Cup history, including Mexico's 2-1 win in 2018. Current team news still matters more than old tournament scorelines.

Mexico

1

Draws

0

Korea Republic

0

Betting markets

Cards, corners and live triggers

Corners prediction

Mexico corners are the first pre-match lean through home pressure and wide attacks. South Korea corners become live-interesting if Lee Kang-In and Son find space behind Mexico's press.

Cards prediction

Cards lean toward transition fouls rather than pure physicality. Alvarez and Korea's midfield duels are the zones to watch.

  • Mexico: striker selection decides scorer and shots markets.
  • Mexico: Edson Alvarez role affects cards and fouls.
  • South Korea: Son role and minutes decide the best player props.
  • South Korea: Lee Kang-In set-piece role affects corners and assists.

Betting takeaways from the stats

Mexico are the slight ranking and host-context lean, but South Korea have enough quality to make both-team and player-prop markets relevant.

Mexico corners are attractive if they build sustained pressure; Korea counters can change the match quickly.

Cards can rise if Son or Mexico's forwards force repeated transition stops.

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