Mexico takes on South Korea in Guadalajara on Thursday, June 18 — what time does Mexico play today is 3 p.m. ET, with the nightcap televised on FOX.
Mexico vs South Korea Details
Kickoff for Mexico in Guadalajara is scheduled at 3 p.m. ET. The match is the day’s nightcap after Canada’s game in Vancouver and the 12 p.m. ET opener at Atlanta, and FOX will carry the Mexico broadcast for viewers who need a single channel to watch.
Czechia vs South Africa Timeline
Czechia and South Africa open the day at 12 p.m. ET in Atlanta; Czechia beat South Korea 2-1 in its opening game, and Ladislav Krejcí headed home Czechia’s opener against South Korea. That strike set Czechia’s second-game momentum ahead of Match Day 8.
Mexico enters the Guadalajara fixture after a 2-0 win over South Africa in its opener. South Africa’s roster includes Sphephelo Sithole as a defensive midfielder and Themba Zwane as an attacking sub, but the squad remains under pressure after that loss.
TV Coverage on FOX
FOX will televise Mexico’s match at 3 p.m. ET in Guadalajara, giving fans a clear viewing option; Canada plays Qatar in Vancouver earlier on the same day. The 3 p.m. ET slot makes the Guadalajara game the final fixture on the Match Day 8 slate.
On-field context: Czechia’s 2-1 win over South Korea and Mexico’s 2-0 victory over South Africa leave both Central and East Asian opponents chasing form as the tournament moves into its second games for every team in the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup.
South Africa is winless in its five games in 2026, even though the World Cup is described as a difficult stage to reverse a skid. That contradiction increases scrutiny on South Africa’s selection and substitutions, and it frames how Mexico’s second-game preparation is being viewed by supporters.
The single urgent unanswered question: what is the exact local kickoff time in Guadalajara for Mexico’s match? Fans planning travel or arrival at the stadium should convert the listed 3 p.m. ET start to local Guadalajara time before finalizing logistics.
