Round 2 ·
Mexico
4-1-4-1
Javier Aguirre
WinnerHT: 0-0
South Korea
3-4-2-1
Myung-Bo Hong
Updated:
Half Time
0–0
90 Min
1–0
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Mexico
4-1-4-1 · Javier Aguirre
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Unknown
South Korea
3-4-2-1 · Myung-Bo Hong
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
The game was settled after a tight first half, with Mexico's control rewarded in the 50th minute and the final whistle confirming a clean sheet that matched the shape of the contest. For fans in Cape Verde following the action on RTC or Sport TV (PT feed), it was a compact, clear result that defined the group picture.
The scoreline reflected the numbers on both sides. Mexico stayed unbeaten with 2 wins from 2, 3 goals scored and none conceded, while South Korea's record now reads 1 win and 1 defeat from 2, with 2 goals for and 2 against. Those totals explain why the home side could manage the game after going ahead, and why South Korea needed more direct pressure once the deficit arrived. In Cape Verde, where Friday 19 June, 00:00 -01 fit the early viewing window, the match offered a straightforward lesson in how a single goal can tilt a group game when the leading team is already sitting on a strong defensive base.
Mexico's structure under Javier Aguirre was reflected in the field positions and the table. Their 4-1-4-1 shape backed a side that had already reached 1st place with 6 points and a +3 goal difference, while South Korea's 3-4-2-1 sat behind a team in 2nd on 3 points and a 0 goal difference. That three-point gap at the top of the section gives Mexico breathing room, and it also puts pressure on South Korea to respond quickly if they want to keep pace. With an attendance of 45522, the match had the feel of a proper group fixture rather than a loose early-round outing, and the home crowd saw the leader protect its edge with control rather than chaos.
Myung-Bo Hong's side were not blown away, and the raw totals show why the match stayed within reach for so long. South Korea have scored 2 and conceded 2 across 2 matches, which is the profile of a team that can stay in games but cannot afford to drift once they fall behind. Mexico, by contrast, have combined 2 wins, 3 goals and a perfect defensive record, and that balance is why they could make one goal stand up. For Cape Verde fans watching through the local broadcast options, this was the kind of result that is easy to read: the leader was efficient, the runner-up was forced into a chase, and the margin between them now sits at 3 points.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Mexico will go into World Cup Group A Round 2 at Estadio Akron with the sharper opening position, top of the group on 3 points after 1 match and holding a goal difference of 2. Korea Republic arrive in 3rd place and will be looking to turn a quiet start into momentum, with both sides still early in the campaign. For fans in Cape Verde, the timing is clear: Friday 19 June, 00:00 -01, with coverage available through RTC and Sport TV (PT feed).
Javier Aguirre's Mexico have already shown the kind of control that comes from 1 win in 1, with 2 goals scored and none conceded. That clean base gives the home side a platform at Estadio Akron, where another result would strengthen the grip on 1st place. Myung-Bo Hong's Korea Republic are at the other end of the early table picture, sitting 3rd on 0 points after 0 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, and this match will ask for a faster competitive response than the numbers have shown so far.
The standings add a clear layer of pressure to the occasion. Mexico lead Czechia by 3 points, and that gap means the home side can protect an early advantage rather than chase one. Korea Republic, by contrast, have not yet registered a goal or a point, so their task will be to make the game uncomfortable in the sort of setting that has already favoured Mexico. The line between a strong start and a reset is narrow at this stage, and the table underlines how much value there is in every first-phase result.
Group context will shape the feel of the evening. At Estadio Akron, that contrast should define the rhythm: Mexico can lean on points already banked, while Korea Republic will need to match the home side's discipline if they are to leave with anything tangible. The contest is set up around control, patience and the ability to manage early pressure.
Mexico's early edge is also built on simple margins: 2 goals scored, 0 conceded, and a place at the summit that Korea Republic cannot match on current numbers. That makes the opening stages important for both coaches, because Javier Aguirre can ask for continuity from a winning start while Myung-Bo Hong must find a sharper rhythm quickly. The venue, the table and the time all point to a match with clear stakes for Cape Verde viewers following the group race.
Mexico's 3 points, 1st place and 2-goal advantage make them the side with the stronger early platform, even if Korea Republic can still make the contest tighter.
What happens at Estadio Akron will matter beyond this night, because Mexico can extend a 3-point lead over Czechia while Korea Republic can start closing the gap from 3rd place.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Mexico: 42%, South Korea: 58%.
Today's attendance is 45522
Gi-Hyuk Lee relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico start a counter attack
Jose Rangel from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Orbelin Pineda relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from South Korea takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Jesus Gallardo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Mexico: 43%, South Korea: 57%.
Edson Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
South Korea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Johan Vasquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
A chance presents itself to Gue-Sung Cho from South Korea but his header goes wide
Kang-In Lee from South Korea swings in the corner from the left.
Johan Vasquez successfully blocks the shot
Gue-Sung Cho from South Korea heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
The cross by Ji-Sung Eom from South Korea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
South Korea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Min-Jae Kim wins an air challenge against Santiago Gimenez
Goal kick for Mexico
A chance presents itself to Han-Beom Lee from South Korea but his header goes wide
Kang-In Lee from South Korea swings in the corner from the left.
Israel Reyes from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Edson Alvarez wins an air challenge against Gue-Sung Cho
South Korea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Hyun-Gyu Oh relieves the pressure with a clearance
South Korea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Cesar Huerta wins an air challenge against Han-Beom Lee
Ball possession: Mexico: 43%, South Korea: 57%.
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The match resumes with a drop ball
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Jose Rangel makes a crucial save!
Good effort by Hyun-Jun Yang as he directs a shot on target, but Jose Rangel saves it
Gue-Sung Cho sends a header towards goal, but Jose Rangel is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Ji-Sung Eom from South Korea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
South Korea are in control of the ball.
Cesar Huerta makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for South Korea
Obed Vargas shoots from outside the box, but Seung-Gyu Kim has it under control
Obed Vargas tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Seung-Gyu Kim
Gi-Hyuk Lee wins an air challenge against Santiago Gimenez
Ball possession: Mexico: 44%, South Korea: 56%.
Mexico are in control of the ball.
South Korea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Julian Quinones is leaving the field to be replaced by Cesar Huerta in a tactical substitution.
Ji-Sung Eom wins an air challenge against Jorge Sanchez
Julian Quinones makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
South Korea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Israel Reyes is penalised for pushing Ji-Sung Eom
Min-Jae Kim relieves the pressure with a clearance
In-Beom Hwang makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
South Korea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Roberto Alvarado is leaving the field to be replaced by Israel Reyes in a tactical substitution.
Raul Jimenez is leaving the field to be replaced by Santiago Gimenez in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Mexico: 44%, South Korea: 56%.
Orbelin Pineda wins an air challenge against In-Beom Hwang
Goal kick for Mexico
Kang-In Lee from South Korea tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Jesus Gallardo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Seung-Ho Paik is leaving the field to be replaced by Gue-Sung Cho in a tactical substitution.
Hyun-Jun Yang from South Korea is ruled offside
The referee signals a free kick as Raul Jimenez from Mexico trips Ji-Sung Eom
Good effort by Raul Jimenez as he directs a shot on target, but Seung-Gyu Kim saves it
The cross by Julian Quinones from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Mexico: 45%, South Korea: 55%.
Goal kick for South Korea
Hyun-Jun Yang makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Hyun-Jun Yang from South Korea trips Jesus Gallardo
South Korea are in control of the ball.
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Julian Quinones relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from South Korea takes a long throw into the opponent's box
The game is restarted
Moon-Hwan Kim is leaving the field to be replaced by Hyun-Jun Yang in a tactical substitution.
Young-Woo Seol is leaving the field to be replaced by Ji-Sung Eom in a tactical substitution.
Luis Romo is leaving the field to be replaced by Obed Vargas in a tactical substitution.
Brian Gutierrez is leaving the field to be replaced by Orbelin Pineda in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Mexico: 44%, South Korea: 56%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
South Korea are trying to create something here.
South Korea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jesus Gallardo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Gi-Hyuk Lee relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jorge Sanchez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
South Korea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Mexico: 45%, South Korea: 55%.
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Han-Beom Lee is penalised for pushing Raul Jimenez
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Raul Jimenez is penalised for pushing Han-Beom Lee
Young-Woo Seol from South Korea is ruled offside
South Korea are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Mexico: 47%, South Korea: 53%.
South Korea are in control of the ball.
Gi-Hyuk Lee relieves the pressure with a clearance
Seung-Ho Paik commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Reckless challenge there. Seung-Ho Paik commits a rough foul on Brian Gutierrez
Johan Vasquez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by In-Beom Hwang is blocked
In-Beom Hwang relieves the pressure with a clearance
Edson Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Heung-Min Son is leaving the field to be replaced by Hyun-Gyu Oh in a tactical substitution.
Jae-Sung Lee is leaving the field to be replaced by Hee-Chan Hwang in a tactical substitution.
The referee signals a free kick as Julian Quinones from Mexico trips Heung-Min Son
Julian Quinones from Mexico is ruled offside
Brian Gutierrez relieves the pressure with a clearance
South Korea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Brian Gutierrez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Seung-Ho Paik makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Mexico: 48%, South Korea: 52%.
South Korea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
South Korea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Brian Gutierrez hand-balls
Brian Gutierrez controls the ball with his hand
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Seung-Gyu Kim with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
G O O O A A A L - Luis Romo reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!
Gi-Hyuk Lee successfully blocks the shot
Raul Jimenez from Mexico heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
The cross by Julian Quinones from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Seung-Ho Paik wins an air challenge against Luis Romo
South Korea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Mexico: 48%, South Korea: 52%.
Gi-Hyuk Lee could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Goal kick for South Korea
Jesus Gallardo from Mexico sends an effort wide of target
Jesus Gallardo goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Jesus Gallardo but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Jesus Gallardo finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Mexico with a potentially dangerous attack.
Safe hands from Jose Rangel as he comes out and claims the ball
Gi-Hyuk Lee relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Brian Gutierrez wins an air challenge against Seung-Ho Paik
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Mexico: 47%, South Korea: 53%.
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Min-Jae Kim wins an air challenge against Raul Jimenez
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Erik Lira is penalised for pushing Kang-In Lee
Gi-Hyuk Lee makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Mexico
South Korea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
Roberto Alvarado relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Edson Alvarez from Mexico trips Jae-Sung Lee
Ball possession: Mexico: 49%, South Korea: 51%.
Julian Quinones wins an air challenge against Heung-Min Son
Johan Vasquez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Kang-In Lee is blocked
Min-Jae Kim wins an air challenge against Julian Quinones
Safe hands from Jose Rangel as he comes out and claims the ball
South Korea are trying to create something here.
Roberto Alvarado from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
South Korea are trying to create something here.
South Korea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Mexico
Roberto Alvarado could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Young-Woo Seol goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
South Korea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Mexico: 56%, South Korea: 44%.
South Korea are in control of the ball.
Jesus Gallardo is penalised for pushing Han-Beom Lee
South Korea are trying to create something here.
South Korea are trying to create something here.
South Korea are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Mexico: 62%, South Korea: 38%.
Mexico are in control of the ball.
South Korea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Min-Jae Kim relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico are in control of the ball.
South Korea are in control of the ball.
Young-Woo Seol from South Korea is ruled offside
Roberto Alvarado from Mexico is ruled offside
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Raul Jimenez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Mexico: 61%, South Korea: 39%.
Luis Romo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jae-Sung Lee from South Korea is ruled offside
Min-Jae Kim wins an air challenge against Raul Jimenez
South Korea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jose Rangel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Han-Beom Lee makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jesus Gallardo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Han-Beom Lee wins an air challenge against Julian Quinones
South Korea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Roberto Alvarado from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
South Korea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Edson Alvarez wins an air challenge against Jae-Sung Lee
Goal kick for South Korea
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Mexico: 60%, South Korea: 40%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Jorge Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Seung-Gyu Kim as he comes out and claims the ball
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
South Korea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Mexico: 63%, South Korea: 37%.
Julian Quinones sends a header towards goal, but Seung-Gyu Kim is there to comfortably save it
Julian Quinones wins an air challenge against Han-Beom Lee
The cross by Roberto Alvarado from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Erik Lira makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jae-Sung Lee makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Han-Beom Lee from South Korea trips Julian Quinones
Luis Romo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jorge Sanchez from Mexico is ruled offside
Jesus Gallardo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Kang-In Lee creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Edson Alvarez successfully blocks the shot
Heung-Min Son from South Korea is ruled offside
Erik Lira from Mexico goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jae-Sung Lee
Min-Jae Kim makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Mexico: 55%, South Korea: 45%.
Seung-Ho Paik relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Roberto Alvarado makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Erik Lira relieves the pressure with a clearance
Min-Jae Kim relieves the pressure with a clearance
Han-Beom Lee from South Korea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Julian Quinones
Luis Romo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
South Korea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
South Korea are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Jose Rangel as he comes out and claims the ball
Gi-Hyuk Lee from South Korea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Mexico: 63%, South Korea: 37%.
Goal kick for Mexico
Roberto Alvarado makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
South Korea are in control of the ball.
Johan Vasquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Seung-Gyu Kim as he comes out and claims the ball
Safe hands from Seung-Gyu Kim as he comes out and claims the ball
Brian Gutierrez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Seung-Gyu Kim as he comes out and claims the ball
Roberto Alvarado fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Gi-Hyuk Lee relieves the pressure with a clearance
Seung-Ho Paik from South Korea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Min-Jae Kim relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for South Korea
Ball possession: Mexico: 48%, South Korea: 52%.
Young-Woo Seol makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The game is restarted
Kang-In Lee commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Reckless challenge there. Kang-In Lee commits a rough foul on Luis Romo
The referee signals a free kick as In-Beom Hwang from South Korea trips Julian Quinones
In-Beom Hwang wins an air challenge against Luis Romo
Jorge Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
South Korea are trying to create something here.
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Young-Woo Seol from South Korea is ruled offside
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
South Korea kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Estadio Akron, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Estadio Akron where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Estadio Akron where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Estadio Akron, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Estadio Akron, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Estadio Akron. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Cape Verde is at 00:00 -01 on Friday 19 June 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions have been listed for Mexico or Korea Republic.
In the last 8 meetings between Mexico and Korea Republic, Mexico have 0 wins, there have been 0 draws, and Korea Republic have 0 wins.
This is World Cup Group A, Round 2, at Estadio Akron in Mexico.
Status
Finished
Attendance
45,522
Minute
90+4'
Winner
Mexico
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