Mexico vs South Korea kicks off at 7:00 PM CDT (UTC-5) on June 18, 2026 at Estadio Akron, Guadalajara. This is Match 4 of Group A at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Kickoff times around the world
| City | Local time |
|---|---|
| Guadalajara (CDT) | 7:00 PM |
| New York (EDT) | 8:00 PM |
| Sao Paulo (BRT) | 9:00 PM |
| London (BST) | 1:00 AM +1 |
| Paris (CEST) | 2:00 AM +1 |
| Dubai (GST) | 4:00 AM +1 |
| Mumbai (IST) | 5:30 AM +1 |
| Tokyo (JST) | 9:00 AM +1 |
| Sydney (AEST) | 10:00 AM +1 |
Who gets a comfortable window?
A 7:00 PM CDT kickoff is prime evening television for North America. Fans in New York catch it at 8:00 PM EDT, and South American viewers in Sao Paulo at 9:00 PM BRT will watch into late evening. Europe is punished: London hits 1:00 AM BST and Paris 2:00 AM CEST, making this a late-night commitment for dedicated supporters. South Korean fans face a surprisingly decent morning slot: 9:00 AM JST the following day means the match lands well within normal waking hours. Sydney viewers at 10:00 AM AEST are similarly comfortable, giving the Asia-Pacific region the best global schedule for this fixture.
Historical context
Mexico and South Korea have a World Cup rivalry, meeting in 1998 (Mexico won 3-1) and 2010 (South Korea won 2-1). Those matches kicked off in European afternoon slots. The 2026 scheduling flips the script: North America and Asia-Pacific gain, Europe loses. South Korean broadcasters will be delighted by a 9:00 AM local slot, which promises strong live viewership for a match the 태극전사 (Taeguk Warriors) need points from.
Check current time in Seoul at whatisthetime.now/seoul and in Mexico City at whatisthetime.now/mexico-city.
For match preview and analysis, see whensport.com
- What time does Mexico vs South Korea kick off?
- Kickoff is at 7:00 PM local time (America/Mexico_City) at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara on 2026-06-18.
- Where is Mexico vs South Korea being played?
- Estadio Akron in Guadalajara. Capacity: 49,850.
- What group is Mexico vs South Korea in?
- This is a Group A match in the FIFA World Cup 2026.