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What channel is Mexico v South Korea World Cup 2026 Group A match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Check out how to watch Mexico v South Korea in the World Cup 2026, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
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- James Walters
Published: Thursday, 18 June 2026 at 4:30 pm
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Co-hosts Mexico continue their World Cup campaign against South Korea in the early hours of Friday morning, with both sides looking to build on their opening wins.
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Javier Aguirre's side beat South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup and group opener last time out, with Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez netting for Mexico. It wasn't a quiet affair either, given there were three red cards.
Mexico are the favourites to top Group A ahead of South Korea, with the tournament co-hosts hoping to better their best-ever finish of reaching the quarter-finals.
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South Korea beat Czech Republic in their group opener with Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu netting as they came from behind to win 2-1.
South Korea, who are looking to progress further than the round of 16 for the second time ever, may have to settle for second in Group A behind Mexico but Hong Myung-bo's side look almost guaranteed to reach the knockout stages.
Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Mexico v South Korea on TV and online.
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When is Mexico v South Korea?
Mexico v South Korea will take place on Friday 19 June 2026.
Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information.
Mexico v South Korea kick-off time
Mexico v South Korea will kick off at 2am UK time.
The Group A match is set to be played at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico.
What TV channel is Mexico v South Korea on?
You can watch the game live on BBC One.
All 104 World Cup 2026 matches are on free-to-air TV for UK viewers, split between ITV and BBC.
Check out the full broadcast teams for World Cup 2026 with our BBC and ITV presenters, pundits and commentators guides.
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How to live stream Mexico v South Korea online
UK viewers can stream the game live online via BBC iPlayer.
The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app.
Is Mexico v South Korea on radio?
You can listen to the match on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live.
talkSPORT is available on DAB radio, predominantly MW 1089 kHz though you may need to check its official website for some localised frequencies for talkSPORT, and like the BBC, you can tune in via most TV packages. You can also listen to talkSPORT online via the website or app.
BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to Radio 5 Live online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app.
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Mexico v South Korea odds
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bet365 odds: Mexico (19/20) Draw (23/10) South Korea (31/10)*
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