The South Korea national football team is set to challenge for the top spot in Group A against Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match will take place on the 19th at 10 AM KST at the Estadio Guadalajara in Sapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico. After a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory against the Czech Republic in their opening match, South Korea is looking to secure an early group top position with a win against Mexico. This opportunity hinges on the outcome of the earlier match between the Czech Republic and South Africa on the same day. If South Africa draws or defeats the Czech Republic, a victory against Mexico will guarantee South Korea the top spot in the group. The new tournament regulations favor South Korea, as head-to-head records will be prioritized in case of ties in points. If South Korea defeats Mexico and records two wins, they can still maintain the top position even if they lose in the final match. Conversely, a loss to Mexico could complicate their situation. The top team from Group A will face a third-placed team from Groups C, E, F, H, or I in the Round of 32 on July 1 at 10 AM in Mexico City.