Mexico vs South Korea: World Cup head-to-head record
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Mexico have a perfect World Cup record against South Korea, winning both of their all-time meetings without dropping a single game. Across those two fixtures — played in 1998 and 2018 — Mexico scored five goals and conceded two, never once finishing on the losing side.
South Korea have yet to take a point off Mexico at a World Cup. Both matches were played in the group stage, and on both occasions Mexico came away with a comfortable victory, making El Tri the dominant force in this particular rivalry at the tournament level.
All-time World Cup meetings: Mexico vs South Korea
The two nations have crossed paths at the World Cup on exactly two occasions, both in the group stage. The first came at the 1998 World Cup in France, where Mexico opened their campaign with a confident 3-1 victory over South Korea on Matchday 1 of Group E. It was a statement result for El Tri and signalled Mexico's quality going into the tournament.
Match-by-match record
Twenty years later, the sides met again at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. South Korea were in Group F alongside Germany, Sweden, and Mexico. On Matchday 10 — the second round of group fixtures — Mexico again proved too strong, running out 2-1 winners despite a South Korean goal. That result helped Mexico progress from the group, while South Korea ultimately finished bottom of the group before famously defeating Germany in their final fixture.
| Year | Stage | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Group Stage (Matchday 1) | South Korea 1-3 Mexico | Mexico |
| 2018 | Group Stage (Matchday 10) | South Korea 1-2 Mexico | Mexico |
For fans keeping an eye on whether these two sides could meet again at the 2026 World Cup — which is being hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico — you can track the full schedule and live scores at Bola 2026. With the expanded 48-team format, another group-stage or knockout clash is certainly possible.
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Mexico and South Korea played at the World Cup?
Mexico and South Korea have met twice at the World Cup — in 1998 and 2018 — both during the group stage. Mexico won on both occasions, giving them a 100% record in this fixture at the tournament level.
What was the score when Mexico played South Korea at the 2018 World Cup?
At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Mexico defeated South Korea 2-1. The match was played on Matchday 10 of the group stage in Group F, with Mexico securing the victory despite conceding one goal.
Have South Korea ever beaten Mexico at the World Cup?
No. South Korea have never beaten Mexico at a World Cup. In two all-time meetings — 1998 and 2018 — South Korea lost both games, conceding five goals while scoring only two across the two fixtures.