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Mexico

FIFA Rank #17
1 : 0

(0 : 0)

South Korea

FIFA Rank #23
🏟 Guadalajara (Zapopan) 📅
  • 📅 Date
  • 🕐 Time
  • 🏟 Stadium Guadalajara (Zapopan)
  • 🧑‍⚖️ Referee Gustavo Tejera
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🧠 Match Summary

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Mexico edged out South Korea 1-0 in a tightly contested Group A clash at Guadalajara, with Luis Romo's 50th-minute strike proving the decisive moment of the match. The hosts had to dig deep defensively, despite South Korea enjoying the majority of possession at 58% and edging Mexico on total shots nine to eight. El Tri, however, were more clinical when it mattered, registering four shots on target to South Korea's two.

South Korea's goalkeeper was the busier of the two stoppers, making three saves compared to Mexico's two, and the Taeguk Warriors' six offside calls reflected their persistent attacking intent. Referee Gustavo Tejera issued two yellow cards to South Korea, though neither side allowed the game to spill out of control. The three points keep Mexico firmly in contention in Group A.

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🎬 Match highlights (video)

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Source: beIN SPORTS — official YouTube channel

📊 Official stats & tactics (FIFA)

Mexico · 4-1-2-3 — 3-4-3South Korea

Statistics

1⚽ Goals0
0🟥 Sendings-off0
0🟨 Cautions1
40.8%Possession51.8%
8 (4)Shots9 (2)
0.34Expected goals (xG)0.87
83%Pass accuracy86%
432 (360)Total passes593 (510)
76Line breaks75
4Defensive line breaks9
56Final-third receptions84
18Ball progressions16
5Crosses8
265 (39)Defensive pressures217 (37)
46Forced turnovers48
69Second balls62
116.5 كمDistance covered112.1 كم
5.3 كمSprint distance5.3 كم

🎯 Phases of play — in possession

39Build-up (unopposed)48
16Build-up (opposed)15
17Progression13
6Final third9
6Long ball5
14Attacking transition9
1Counter attack0
5Set piece5

🛡️ Out of possession

4High press11
5Mid press5
0Low press0
4High block6
30Mid block29
22Low block8
4Recovery2
9Defensive transition14
6Counter-press9

🏃 Physical data

452Sprints443
1404High-speed runs1174
33.2 كم/سTop speed34.4 كم/س

⚡ Fastest: Roberto ALVARADO 33.2 · KIM Minjae 34.4 km/h

👥 Both squads · tap a player for full stats

👥 Mexico

#1 · Raul RANGEL5.3 km · 20.1 km/h
🏃 Physical
5.3Dist (km)
20.1Top speed
0Sprints
19HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
18Att
8Comp
44%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 1 · Over 15 — Type: Pass 18 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#2 · Jorge SANCHEZ11.7 km · 30.6 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.7Dist (km)
30.6Top speed
60Sprints
158HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
7Att
6Comp
86%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 4 · Over 3 — Type: Pass 6 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#4 · Edson ALVAREZ10.2 km · 30.8 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.2Dist (km)
30.8Top speed
38Sprints
125HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
23Att
15Comp
65%Acc

Dir: Through 11 · Around 5 · Over 7 — Type: Pass 22 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#5 · Johan VASQUEZ10.7 km · 27.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.7Dist (km)
27.9Top speed
31Sprints
133HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
6Att
5Comp
83%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 3 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 6 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#6 · Erik LIRA11.9 km · 30.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.9Dist (km)
30.5Top speed
35Sprints
140HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
13Att
9Comp
69%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 4 · Over 7 — Type: Pass 13 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#7 · Luis ROMO9.1 km · 28.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
9.1Dist (km)
28.9Top speed
38Sprints
143HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
10Att
7Comp
70%Acc

Dir: Through 6 · Around 1 · Over 3 — Type: Pass 10 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#9 · Raul JIMENEZ8.1 km · 31.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
8.1Dist (km)
31.2Top speed
35Sprints
78HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
1Comp
50%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 0 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#16 · Julian QUINONES9.9 km · 32.1 km/h
🏃 Physical
9.9Dist (km)
32.1Top speed
55Sprints
132HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
4Att
2Comp
50%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 1 · Over 3 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 1 · Prog 1

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Inswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#23 · Jesus GALLARDO10.5 km · 31.3 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.5Dist (km)
31.3Top speed
35Sprints
93HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
21Att
13Comp
62%Acc

Dir: Through 4 · Around 7 · Over 10 — Type: Pass 17 · Cross 1 · Prog 3

🎯 Crosses
2Total

Outswing 1 · Push 1

📋 Full technical profile
#25 · Roberto ALVARADO8.9 km · 33.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
8.9Dist (km)
33.2Top speed
44Sprints
89HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
7Att
2Comp
29%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 1 · Over 6 — Type: Pass 6 · Cross 1 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
2Total

Inswing 1 · Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#26 · Brian GUTIERREZ8.3 km · 30.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
8.3Dist (km)
30.7Top speed
36Sprints
115HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
4Att
3Comp
75%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 1 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 3 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#11 · Santiago GIMENEZ1.9 km · 30.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
1.9Dist (km)
30.9Top speed
8Sprints
31HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
0Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#15 · Israel REYES1.9 km · 22.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
1.9Dist (km)
22.9Top speed
4Sprints
21HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
1Comp
50%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#17 · Orbelin PINEDA3.3 km · 31.3 km/h
🏃 Physical
3.3Dist (km)
31.3Top speed
14Sprints
55HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
1Att
1Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#18 · Obed VARGAS3.1 km · 31.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
3.1Dist (km)
31.5Top speed
12Sprints
51HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
5Att
3Comp
60%Acc

Dir: Through 4 · Around 1 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 4 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#21 · Cesar HUERTA1.6 km · 28.4 km/h
🏃 Physical
1.6Dist (km)
28.4Top speed
7Sprints
21HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
0Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

👥 South Korea

#1 · KIM Seunggyu5.4 km · 25.1 km/h
🏃 Physical
5.4Dist (km)
25.1Top speed
5Sprints
12HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
15Att
3Comp
20%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 15 — Type: Pass 15 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#2 · LEE Hanbeom10.5 km · 32.1 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.5Dist (km)
32.1Top speed
30Sprints
130HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
17Att
10Comp
59%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 9 · Over 8 — Type: Pass 16 · Cross 1 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#3 · LEE Gihyuk10.2 km · 31.6 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.2Dist (km)
31.6Top speed
35Sprints
117HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
22Att
14Comp
64%Acc

Dir: Through 3 · Around 8 · Over 11 — Type: Pass 22 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#4 · KIM Minjae10 km · 34.4 km/h
🏃 Physical
10Dist (km)
34.4Top speed
33Sprints
85HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
9Att
6Comp
67%Acc

Dir: Through 4 · Around 2 · Over 3 — Type: Pass 9 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#6 · HWANG Inbeom11.5 km · 30.6 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.5Dist (km)
30.6Top speed
27Sprints
132HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
13Att
10Comp
77%Acc

Dir: Through 5 · Around 3 · Over 5 — Type: Pass 12 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#7 · SON Heungmin6.4 km · 33.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
6.4Dist (km)
33.7Top speed
34Sprints
64HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
0Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#8 · PAIK Seungho8.9 km · 28.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
8.9Dist (km)
28.9Top speed
25Sprints
94HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
5Att
3Comp
60%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 1 · Over 4 — Type: Pass 5 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#10 · LEE Jaesung7 km · 29.4 km/h
🏃 Physical
7Dist (km)
29.4Top speed
41Sprints
95HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
4Att
3Comp
75%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 2 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 4 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#15 · KIM Moonhwan8.6 km · 32.1 km/h
🏃 Physical
8.6Dist (km)
32.1Top speed
52Sprints
109HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
3Att
1Comp
33%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 3 — Type: Pass 3 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#19 · LEE Kangin9.4 km · 26.4 km/h
🏃 Physical
9.4Dist (km)
26.4Top speed
25Sprints
82HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
16Att
10Comp
62%Acc

Dir: Through 3 · Around 7 · Over 6 — Type: Pass 14 · Cross 0 · Prog 2

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#22 · SEOL Youngwoo8 km · 33.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
8Dist (km)
33.5Top speed
43Sprints
71HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
11Att
9Comp
82%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 3 · Over 8 — Type: Pass 11 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
2Total

Inswing 2

📋 Full technical profile
#9 · CHO Guesung2.1 km · 26.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
2.1Dist (km)
26.7Top speed
9Sprints
21HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
0Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#11 · HWANG Heechan4.2 km · 30 km/h
🏃 Physical
4.2Dist (km)
30Top speed
21Sprints
48HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
5Att
4Comp
80%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 3 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 4 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#18 · OH Hyeongyu4 km · 29.6 km/h
🏃 Physical
4Dist (km)
29.6Top speed
19Sprints
45HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
0Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#20 · YANG Hyunjun2.9 km · 32.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
2.9Dist (km)
32.9Top speed
21Sprints
37HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
1Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 1 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#25 · EOM Jisung3.1 km · 30.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
3.1Dist (km)
30.9Top speed
23Sprints
32HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
3Att
2Comp
67%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 0 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 1 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
2Total

Inswing 1 · Lofted 1

📋 Full technical profile

Source: FIFA Training Centre — Post-Match Summary (value in parentheses = on target / completed / direct).

📄 Official FIFA report Open the full report (PDF) ↗ 🌟 Player of the Match R. Rangel Mexico ★ 7.8

⚡ Match events

  1. 4' Lee Kang-In 📋 a bad foul
  2. 50' Luis Romo
👕 Lineup · tap to view

Mexico 4-3-3

Starting XI

  1. Raúl Rangel
  2. Jorge Sánchez
  3. Jesús Gallardo
  4. Érik Lira
  5. Edson Álvarez
  6. Johan Vásquez
  7. Brian Gutiérrez
  8. Luis Romo
  9. Raúl Jiménez
  10. Roberto Alvarado
  11. Julián Quiñones

Substitutes

  • Mateo Chávez
  • Obed Vargas
  • Álvaro Fidalgo
  • Gilberto Mora
  • Santiago Gimenez
  • Carlos Acevedo
  • Israel Reyes
  • César Huerta
  • Orbelín Pineda
  • Guillermo Martínez
  • Luis Chávez
  • Armando González
  • Guillermo Ochoa
  • Alexis Vega

South Korea 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  1. Kim Seung-Gyu
  2. Kim Moon-Hwan
  3. Seol Young-Woo
  4. Lee Gi-Hyuk
  5. Kim Min-Jae
  6. Lee Han-Beom
  7. Hwang In-Beom
  8. Paik Seung-Ho
  9. Son Heung-Min
  10. Lee Kang-In
  11. Lee Jae-Sung

Substitutes

  • Jo Hyeon-Woo
  • Cho Wi-Je
  • Jens Castrop
  • Oh Hyeon-Gyu
  • Lee Tae-Seok
  • Kim Tae-Hyeon
  • Eom Ji-Sung
  • Hwang Hee-Chan
  • Cho Gue-Sung
  • Bae Jun-Ho
  • Lee Dong-Gyeong
  • Song Bum-Keun
  • Yang Hyun-Jun
  • Park Jin-Seop
  • Kim Jin-Gyu

📋 Match officials & info

  • 🌐 Match number 4 of 104
  • 🏆 Stage Group A
  • 🧑‍⚖️ Main referee Gustavo Tejera (الأوروغواي) 📋 2 matches 🚫 21 fouls/m 🟨 1.5 cards/m Lenient Full stats ↗
  • 🚩 Assistant referees Nicolás Tarán (الأوروغواي) · Carlos Barreiro (الأوروغواي)
  • 📺 Video referee (VAR) TBA before kickoff
  • ⏱ Fourth official Andrés Rojas (كولومبيا)
  • 🟨 Yellow cards 0 — 1