World Cup group stage: Mexico 0-0 South Korea

World Cup group stage: Mexico 0-0 South Korea

• 29'

  Another marginal offside for South Korea. Lee Kang-in delivered a lovely throughball to Lee Jae-sung, who sprinted down too soon. Mexico’s offside trap has been working well.

• 26'

  Back from the break, South Korea looked sharper with their passing.

• 23'

  Just when Mexico were gaining momentum, the game was paused for a hydration break.

• 20'

  From the right flank, the ball was crossed into the center of the box. Julian Quinones made a run and headed the ball into the ground towards the left corner, but goalkeeper Kim made a diving save. South Korea are showing mishaps here and there in their defense.

• 17'

  Now Jorge Sanchez is offside following an effort on the flank for Mexico.

• 16'

  Goal line clearance for Mexico as Son Heung-min broke through and lofted it over Raul Rangel. Edson Alvarez was there in time for the clearance, though the offside flag was also up.

  South Korea's Son Heung-min (7), left, fights for the ball with Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel (1) during the World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, June 18, 2026. Photo by AP

• 12'

  Both teams are playing safe, moving the ball around in the midfield and closing down the space between the lines.

• 7'

  Brian Gutierrez tried his luck with a long-range shot, but keeper Kim Seung-gyu calmly collected it.

• Lee's former coach at Spanish club Mallorca, Javier Aguirre, is currently the head coach of Mexico.

• 4'

  An early yellow card for Lee Kang-in after his dangerous challenge on Luis Romo.

  Mexico's Luis Romo (7) reacts in pain following a challenge from Lee Kang-in during the World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, June 18, 2026. Photo by AP