The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking over North America this summer and there's still time to see the action in person when Mexico and South Korea meet on June 18 at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Jalisco (Guadalajara).

Fans whom CNA spoke to in Guadalajara said they have been shocked by the welcome they have received with the two sides preparing to play each other in a crucial match.

South Korean YouTuber Inocat is heading back to the Fifa World Cup stage — this time as an official guest of football’s governing body after a racist incident during her trip to Mexico sparked international backlash.

Mexico and South Korea meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup second group stage match on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. ET from Guadalajara Stadium. Mexico won their opening match against South Africa,

South Korea picked up a pivotal three points in its World Cup opener against Czechia, overcoming a late deficit for a 2-1 win in Guadalajara. Now, the Koreans face co-host Mexico with the opportunity to seize control of Group A and perhaps become the first team to book its place in the Round of 32.