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Mexico and South Korea both have a chance to claim the top spot in Group A at the 2026 World Cup with a win in their second matchday fixture.
The host nation opened the tournament with a convincing 2–0 victory over South Africa—a result that featured a memorable first World Cup goal from Raul Jiménez—while South Korea mounted a comeback to defeat Czechia. As a result, a victory for either side will secure first place, with the group standings determined by head-to-head record rather than goal difference.
Mexico was clearly the superior side against South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca, controlling every facet of a match that saw three red cards issued. El Tri registered 16 shots on goal, recorded 20 touches in the opposition's box, held 60% of possession, and completed 90% of their passes.
South Korea was less commanding against Czechia, yet showed great resilience to overturn a one-goal deficit. Hyun-Gyu Oh's winner in the 80th minute capitalized on the momentum built following the equalizer, and that belief must carry into a contest South Korea has won just four times across 14 previous encounters.
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