74th ranked South Korea will cross swords with 15th ranked Mexico in their second match of the World Cup on Saturday.

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While Mexico will look to add to their impressive start to the campaign, a defeat for South Korea in the second match could see them eliminate from the showpiece event.

South Korea coach Shin Tae-yong has described his side's forward Son Heung-min as the best Asian player around and hopes he will finally be unleashed in Saturday's crucial World Cup game against Mexico after being stifled in the 1-0 defeat to Sweden.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Son, who hit 18 goals last season for his club, has found it hard to replicate that form for his country. But he must turn it on against Mexico if his side are to have a realistic chance of advancing from Group F.

Mexico will not be over-confident, aware that their opponents may adopt any of a number of formations to outsmart the team that beat holders Germany in their opener.

The Mexicans will be bearing in mind some of the poor results they have suffered in the last couple of years, in particular a humiliating 7-0 hammering at the hands of Chile.

But the squad have stuck together and built a competitive outfit for the World Cup.

"I think it had an impact on us and now we are very much united having gone through very difficult moments," midfielder Andres Guardado told a news conference on Friday.

"We have been able to build a team that is competitive."

Mexico have three points, while South Korea have zero after losing 1-0 to Sweden in their first match.

 

Mexico v/s South Korea: When and where to watch

When is FIFA World Cup 2018 South Korea v/s Mexico match?

FIFA World Cup 2018 South Korea v/s Mexico football match will take place on Saturday, June 23, 2018.

When is FIFA World Cup 2018 South Korea v/s Mexico match?

FIFA World Cup 2018 South Korea v/s Mexico football match will take place at the Rostov Arena in Rostov-On-Don, Russia.

What time does the FIFA World Cup 2018 South Korea v/s Mexico match begin?

FIFA World Cup 2018 South Korea v/s Mexico football match will kick off at 8.30 PM IST on Saturday. 

Where to watch on TV FIFA World Cup 2018 South Korea v/s Mexico match in India?

FIFA World Cup 2018 South Korea v/s Mexico football match in India will be broadcast on Sony Network. South Korea v/s Mexico TV channels will be- Sony Ten 2, Sony Ten 2 HD, Sony Ten 3, Sony Ten 3 HD, Sony ESPN, Sony ESPN HD.

How and where to watch online the FIFA World Cup 2018 South Korea v/s Mexico live streaming? 

FIFA World Cup 2018 South Korea v/s Mexico live streaming will be available on Sony Liv app and sonyliv.com website. User can also access the match on Jio TV and Airtel TV. 

 

Mexico v/s South Korea: Squads 

Edson Alvarez was brought in as centre back for Mexico's World Cup Group F game against South Korea on Saturday in the only change made by coach Jose Luis Osorio after the Latin Americans defeated defending champions Germany.

The 20-year-old Alvarez, one of Mexico's hottest prospects, replaces Hugo Ayala.