The South Korea national football team drew 0-0 with Mexico in the first half of their World Cup group stage match. The team, led by coach Hong Myung-bo, started with a 3-4-2-1 formation. Son Heung-min was at the forefront, with Lee Jae-sung and Lee Kang-in behind him. Hwang In-beom and Baek Seung-ho defended the midfield, while Seol Young-woo and Kim Moon-hwan played on the left and right wings. The three-back defense consisted of Lee Ki-hyuk, Kim Min-jae, and Lee Han-beom. Goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu wore the gloves. South Korea conceded the initiative to Mexico in the early stages of the game. Mexico, with Saudi Pro Football's top scorer Julian Quinones on the left wing, targeted the space behind South Korea's defense. In the 7th minute, Bryan Gutierrez and Roberto Alvarado attempted long-range shots from outside the penalty box. In the 20th minute, Alvarado's cross from the right was headed by Quinones, but Kim Seung-gyu made a save. South Korea gradually took control of the midfield after the hydration break. In the 16th minute, Son Heung-min attempted a lob shot after receiving a pass from Lee Kang-in, but was caught offside. The first shot on goal came in the 40th minute. Lee Jae-sung passed to Seol Young-woo, who was infiltrating the penalty box. Seol Young-woo shot with his left foot, but the ball went wide of the goal. South Korea failed to record an effective shot and ended the first half 0-0. If South Korea wins against Mexico, they will secure first place in the group and advance to the round of 32. Earlier, Czech Republic and South Africa drew 1-1 in the same group. Even if South Korea loses to South Africa in the final match, they will still have two wins and one loss, but if Mexico wins against Czech Republic and also has two wins and one loss, South Korea will be behind due to the head-to-head rule. Mexico is playing with a 4-1-2-3 formation. Raul Jimenez is the attacking striker, and Julian Quinones is on the left wing. Edson Alvarez filled the gap left by central defender Cesar Montes, who was suspended for the first game. The head-to-head record between South Korea and Mexico is 4 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. From 1999 to 2006, South Korea was unbeaten in four consecutive matches, but in the World Cup, they have lost both matches. In the 1998 France World Cup group stage, they lost 1-3, and in the 2018 Russia World Cup, they lost 1-2. South Korea's attack, led by Son Heung-min and Lee Jae-sung, failed to record an effective shot in this match. However, South Korea is aiming to top the group and advance to the round of 32. A win against Mexico would be a big help in achieving this goal.