South Korea starting lineup vs Mexico confirmed for FIFA World Cup 2026 clash
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The Tigers of Asia have failed to secure a win in their last four meetings against El Tri.
The South Korea national football team will be locking horns with the Mexico national football team for their second game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The intense clash is set to take place at the Guadalajara Stadium.
Hong Myung-bo’s men are coming in after bagging a 2-1 win against the European nation, Czechia. They made a strong comeback to win the game. The Tigers of Asia must tighten up their defence this time around, as one of the co-hosts, Mexico, is not going to be an easy challenge for them.
The South Korea national football team will not be looking to make similar mistakes. Son Heung-min became the first-ever player to play in four different editions of the FIFA World Cup for South Korea. Hong Myung-bo will be eager to come up with some improved tactics this time around, as they cannot afford to give El Tri an advantage.
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South Korea’s confirmed lineup for their World Cup game against Mexico:
South Korea (3-4-2-1): Kim Seung-gyu (GK); Lee Han-beom, Kim Min-jae, Lee Gi-hyuk; Seol Young-woo, Hwang In-beom, Paik Seung-ho, Kim Moon-hwan; Lee Kang-in, Lee Jae-sung; Son Heung-min (C)
Substitutes: Jo Hyeon-woo (GK), Song Bum-keun (GK), Cho Yu-min, Kim Tae-hyeon, Park Jin-seob, Jens Castrop, Oh Hyeon-gyu, Cho Gue-sung, Lee Dong-gyeong, Bae Jun-ho, Kim Jin-gyu, Yang Hyun-jun, Eom Ji-sung, Hwang Hee-chan, Lee Tae-seok
Thoughts on the lineup
Son Heung-min will be ready to wear the captain’s armband for the South Korea national football team for their second game at the FIFA World Cup 2026. He will be accompanied by Lee Kang-in and Lee Jae-sung in the final third.
Establishing control in the midfield will play an important role. Seol Young-woo, Hwang In-beom, Paik Seung-ho and Lee Tae-seok are going to be crucial.
Looking to restrict Mexico’s attack, Lee Han-beom, Kim Min-jae and Lee Gi-hyuk are going to form a strong backline. Kim Seung-gyu will be between the sticks.
When and where is Mexico vs South Korea FIFA World Cup 2026 match?
At the Guadalajara Stadium on June 18.
Where and how to watch FIFA World Cup live stream in India?
On the Zee5 app and website.
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