Mexico vs – Mexico host South Korea in a Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, June 18 at 9 p.m. ET at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico. The game is on FOX and Telemundo, with live streaming available through DIRECTV and Fubo free trials.
Mexico and South Korea kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A clash on Thursday, June 18 at 9 p.m. ET at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Fans looking for the simplest way to watch don’t have to wait until kickoff. The match is scheduled to air on FOX and Telemundo at 9 p.m. ET, with live streaming options including DIRECTV and Fubo through free trials. Sling and Peacock are also listed as live-stream options for the game.
FOXSports is set to carry the tournament’s English-language coverage through a wide slate: FOX will broadcast 70 of the 104 matches. including every USMNT group-stage game. every knockout-round match from the Round of 16 onward and the Final. FS1 is set to carry the remaining 34 English-language games, mostly daytime group-stage contests.
For Spanish-language coverage, Telemundo is listed as the home of the Copa Mundial, broadcasting 92 matches. Universo is set to pick up the remaining 12, mostly simultaneous group-stage games on the final matchdays.
Mexico vs. South Korea details
Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 9 p.m. ET
Location: Estadio Akron — Guadalajara, Mexico
TV channel: FOX, Telemundo
Live stream: DIRECTV (free trial), Fubo (free trial), Sling, Peacock
The matchup sits inside a busy Group A-heavy day of group-stage games across the tournament schedule. On Thursday, June 18, action begins with Czechia vs. South Africa at 12 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, followed by Switzerland vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina at 3 p.m. at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and Canada vs. Qatar at 6 p.m. at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia—before Mexico vs. South Korea at 9 p.m. at Estadio Akron.
Thursday’s full slate also includes Mexico vs. South Korea in Zapopan, Mexico, marking the night’s biggest draw as the tournament continues to sort itself into its knockout picture.
Mexico vs South Korea 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A Estadio Akron Guadalajara FOX Telemundo DIRECTV Fubo Sling Peacock free live stream June 18 2026
So it’s on FOX and Telemundo but also DIRECTV and Fubo?? I’m gonna get charged for the free trial or what.
Estadio Akron in Guadalajara… right but why is it called Mexico vs South Korea kickoff time if it’s in Mexico lol. Either way I’m watching on Telemundo because my Spanish is better than my math.
Wait the article says FOX has 70 of 104 matches including USMNT group games, but I thought USMNT was always on ESPN?? So which is it, does FOX even have them or did they switch channels again. Also 9pm ET is like 7pm here right?
I saw something about Peacock and Sling too but I don’t even know if that’s for tonight or like later in the tournament. And the “Group A-heavy day” sounds like they’re gonna start at noon your time and it’ll mess up my streaming. If it’s actually at 9 p.m. ET I hope it doesn’t get delayed because of weather or whatever.