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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
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.
| Stat | Mexico | Korea Republic | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
FIFA ranking | 14 | 25 | Mexico |
Ranking gap | 11 | Close chasing | Profile |
World Cup appearances | 18 | 12 | Mexico |
Best World Cup finish | Quarter-finals | Fourth place | Profile |
Qualification route | Host | AFC | Profile |
Star search | Jimenez / Gimenez | Son / Kim Min-Jae | Profile |
Mexico profile
Auto-qualified as host nation
- FIFA rank
- 14
- World Cups
- 18
- Best finish
- Quarter-finals
- Coach
- Javier Aguirre
South Korea profile
AFC qualification
- 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
MexicoRaul 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 RepublicSon 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.
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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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