Mexico vs South Korea prediction — World Cup 2026
Friday, June 19, 2026 in Zapopan. Numbers below are as of June 2026.
Model probabilities (100,000 simulations)
From Prever's two-layer model: Elo results rating through March 2026 blended with each squad's June-2026 player market value.
The 2026 squads, by the numbers
Judged by the players actually going: each nation's registered 26-man squad, valued by the transfer market as of June 2026.
| Mexico | South Korea | |
|---|---|---|
| Squad market value | $225 million | $164 million |
| Model rating | 1524 | 1484 |
| Chance to reach the round of 32 | 87.3% | 70.9% |
| Chance to reach the round of 16 | 42.4% | 30.4% |
Why the model leans Mexico: a 40-point rating gap and a 1.4× squad-value edge ($225 million vs $164 million), with Mexico playing on home soil in Zapopan.
Mexico vs South Korea head-to-head record
Historical context only — the model rates each team's overall form and current squad; past meetings between these two get no special weight.
Mexico and South Korea have met 14 times: 8 Mexico wins, 3 draws, 3 South Korea wins.
Their most recent meeting was 2025-09-09 (2-2).
Mexico leads the rivalry 8–3–3 across 14 meetings (28-15 on goals).
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Sources: head-to-head record from Michill World Cup 2026 H2H Open Data (CC BY 4.0); squad market values from Transfermarkt (June 2026). Model probabilities are simulation output, not guarantees. Prediction markets carry risk. Not available in restricted jurisdictions.