Mexico and South Korea will face off this Friday at 1:00 AM GMT in a decisive Group A clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both teams opened their campaigns with victories and now have the opportunity to seize sole possession of first place. With qualification for the knockout stage in mind, neither side can afford to drop points in this highly anticipated encounter.
Here are the starting XI for both teams:
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre has selected R. Rangel in goal behind a defense composed of J. Sanchez, captain E. Alvarez, J. Vasquez and J. Gallardo. L. Romo and E. Lira will anchor the midfield, while B. Gutierrez and R. Alvarado support the attacking duo of R. Jiménez and J. Quiñones.
South Korea responds with K. Seung-gyu in goal. G. Lee, K. Min-jae, H. Lee and M. Kim form the defensive line, while S. Paik and H. In-beom take charge in midfield. Y. W. Seol, J. Lee and K. In-Lee will provide creativity behind captain Son Heung-min, who leads the attack.
