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Week 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with a big match tonight, as Mexico takes on South Korea live from Akron Stadium (also known as Estadio Guadalajara) in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Quick overview: How to watch Mexico vs. South Korea
- date: Thursday 18 July
- time: 6pm PT / 9pm ET
- TV channel: Fox, FS1, Telemundo
- Live broadcast online: Fox One, DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu+ Live TV
The Group A matchup features two teams with passionate fan followings, both here in Southern California and beyond, and the game is expected to generate big ratings for broadcast station Fox.
How to watch the Mexico vs. South Korea soccer match on TV
Tonight’s World Cup match between Mexico and South Korea will be broadcast on Fox, so you can watch the soccer game on TV with any cable package that includes a local Fox affiliate. Viewers can also watch coverage of the game in Spanish on Telemundo.
How to stream Mexico vs South Korea football match online for free
There are also ways to watch tonight’s soccer game online without cable, including two ways to stream Mexico vs. South Korea online for free.
Official broadcast
Fox One
Fox One is the official broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup, and every match is broadcast live on the Fox One app in English. A Fox One subscription starts at $19.99 per month but new users can get a free trial of Fox One here and use it to live stream the Mexico vs. South Korea match online for free.
Best choice
DirectTV
You can also stream World Cup soccer matches live on DirecTV, which offers live Fox streaming as part of its “MyNews Genre Pack,” which currently starts at $34.99 per month. The package gives viewers access to over 10 live TV channels online (including Fox), allowing you to watch the World Cup online without cable. Better yet: DirecTV offers a free five-day trial that you can use to watch the FIFA World Cup online for free.
Editor’s Choice
Fubo
One of the best live sports streaming services is Fubo, which has over 200 channels (including Fox) in its Pro package, discounted to just $48.99 per month right now ($73.99 regularly). The Fubo package also includes access to FS1 for more games, as well as ESPN for highlights and post-game analysis. Stream Mexico vs. South Korea in the World Cup tonight for free by signing up for Fubo’s free trial here with no obligation.
Fubo’s free trial includes a free DVR so you can record the Mexico vs. Korea game to watch the on-demand replay later. Fubo is also including Telemundo in its channel lineup for a free Spanish-language feed.
Best value
Hulu + Live TV
You can also find a live stream of tonight’s Mexico vs. South Korea match on Hulu + Live TV, which gives you over 90 live TV channels plus access to Hulu’s library of on-demand shows and movies. Hulu’s live TV lineup includes FOX, FS1, Telemundo, ESPN and ESPN Unlimited for extensive coverage of tonight’s World Cup match and beyond. Plans start at $89.99 per month after a three-day free trial here.
All of the above streaming services allow you to watch the Mexico vs. South Korea match on your TV, computer, tablet or phone.
Mexico vs. South Korea. Possibilities, favorites
The 14th-ranked Mexican team is expected to face strong competition from the 25th-ranked South Korean team. Mexico is led by star captain Edson Alvarez, striker Raul Jimenez and veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, while the Koreans are led by captain and striker Son Heung-min, whose recent move from the English Premier League to Los Angeles FC has sparked huge ratings for Major League Soccer.
Oddsmakers consider Mexico the favorites for tonight’s match, although the possibility of a draw should not be ruled out. See the latest odds and online bets at BetMGM here.
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Mexico won its opening World Cup match over South Africa, while South Korea beat the Czechs. Either team can qualify and top the group by winning tonight.
