WC26
⚽ MATCH 28 • GROUP STAGE
🇲🇽
Mexico
VS
🇰🇷
South Korea
📅 June 18, 20269:00 PM ET🏟️ Estadio Akron

📍 Guadalajara - Key Locations

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49,850
Capacity
LIMITED
Transit Rating
GDL
Airport
Mexico
Country

🇲🇽 Mexico

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #14
  • WC Appearances: 17
  • Best Finish: Quarter-finals (1970, 1986)
  • Coach: Javier Aguirre
  • Confederation: CONCACAF

⭐ Key Players

Edson Álvarez
Midfielder
West Ham United
Santiago Giménez
Forward
Feyenoord
Hirving Lozano
Winger
PSV Eindhoven
César Montes
Defender
FC Lokomotiv Moscow

🎉 Fan Culture

Mexican fan culture is renowned for its noise, passion, and color, particularly at the Estadio Azteca. Fans frequently wear sombreros and traditional garments, and the 'Mexican Wave' (La Ola) is said to have been popularized globally during the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.

🎵 "Cielito Lindo (often played and sung after goals)"

🇰🇷 South Korea

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #23
  • WC Appearances: 11
  • Best Finish: Fourth Place (2002)
  • Coach: Jürgen Klinsmann
  • Confederation: AFC

⭐ Key Players

Son Heung-min
Forward
Tottenham
Lee Kang-in
Midfielder
Paris Saint-Germain
Kim Min-jae
Defender
Bayern Munich

🎟️ Going to this match?

Get everything you need in one place - complete travel guide, transit tips, lodging recommendations, and more.

🚇 Getting to Estadio Akron

LIMITED TRANSIT

No direct rail. Rideshare or event shuttles from downtown. 30-40 min drive.

⚠️ RIDESHARE

Uber/Lyft/DiDi

  • • Book early
  • • Expect surge pricing
  • • Allow extra time
🚗 DRIVING

Drive & Park

  • • Pre-book parking if possible
  • • Arrive 2+ hours early
  • • Expect delays leaving

💡 Pro Tips

• Arrive 2+ hours before kickoff
• Check weather - June highs around 30°C (86°F)
• Have backup transportation plan
• Download transit apps in advance

🏨 Where to Stay in Guadalajara

💎 LUXURY

Providencia

$150-350

Upscale dining & shopping

⭐ MID-RANGE

Centro Histórico

$80-200

Historic architecture

💰 BUDGET

Zapopan

$60-150

Local neighborhoods

📍 All Lodging Areas

Providencia
$150-350
Centro Histórico
$80-200
Zapopan
$60-150

🔍 Search Available Lodging in Guadalajara

🌤️ Weather & Safety

☀️ Weather

June highs around 30°C (86°F). Occasional afternoon rain. Pleasant evenings.

🛡️ Safety Tips

  • Use registered taxis or Uber
  • Tourist areas are generally safe
  • Avoid displaying expensive items

🎉 Fan Festival

Plaza de la Liberación

Official FIFA Fan Festival location in Guadalajara. Watch matches on big screens, enjoy live entertainment, food, and connect with fans from around the world.

📅 Other Matches in Guadalajara

📅 PHASE 2 / UPDATES

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Mexico vs South Korea | Match 28 | Guadalajara - World Cup 2026