South Korea didn't have an early good start, having lost their opening game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup against Sweden, the team is bottom-placed in the Group F. While their today's rival Mexico had a dream start, with a victory over Germany.
Today's clash between South Korea and Mexico will be deciding match for both of the teams. South Korea fights for their hopes to secure a long stay at the tournament, while Mexico to make an early assurance at the Round of 16.
South Korea Vs Mexico is scheduled with a kick-off time of 11 AM ET/ 4 PM BST at Rostov Arena. The match will be televised live on Fox and Telemundo and can be streamed online on fuboTV.
South Korea starting XI (possible)
Goalkeeper: Cho Hyun-woo
Defenders: Lee Young, Jang Hyun-soo, Kim Young-Gwon, Kim Min-woo
Midfielders: Park Ji-sung, Lee Jae-Sung Lee, Ki Sung-Yeung, Koo Ja-cheol
Forwards: Hwang Hee-chan, Kim Shin-Wook, Son Heung-min
Mexico starting XI (possible)
Goalkeeper: Guillermo Ochoa
Defenders: Carlos Salcedo, Hugo Ayala, Hector Moreno, Jesus Gallardo, Miguel Layun
Midfielders: Hector Herrera, Andres Guardado
Forwards: Carlos Vela, Hirving Lozano, Javier Hernandez
Players to Watch: Hector Herrera, Javier Hernandez
Mexico stunned the world with the 1-0 win over the 2014 World Cup winner Germany in their opening game of the tournament. Undoubtedly, Mexico aims to continue its hot start at the 2018 World Cup. While, South Korea has a distressing start, playing 0-1 against Sweden. This is a big one for both of the teams
The match is a must-win for South Korea if they want to secure their hope towards any realistic shot, while Mexico will be through to the Round of 16 with a win on today's game.
Playerswiki Prediction
South Korea Vs Mexico: 0-2
South Korea: 5/1
Mexico: 4/6
Draw: 5/2