World Cup predictions: Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and more
Key takeaways
- World Cup Day 8 featuring Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and the latest tournament talking points.
- Mexico have a strong record against South Korea, winning both of their previous World Cup meetings, including a 2-1 victory in Russia 2018.
- While both teams boosted their knockout-stage hopes with opening wins, Opta’s supercomputer favours Mexico in this Group A clash.
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World Cup Day 8 featuring Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and the latest tournament talking points.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo A Mexico fan wearing a wrestling mask holds a replica World Cup trophy in the stands before a match in Guadalajara [File: Reuters]By Elizabeth Melimopoulos and The Associated Press Published On 18 Jun 202618 Jun 2026The World Cup on Thursday features four more group-stage matches, including a meeting between Mexico and South Korea after both teams opened the tournament with wins.
The race for the Golden Boot is already taking shape, Cape Verde and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are celebrating historic results, and debates over hydration breaks, diversity in football and Africa’s growing presence at the tournament continue to generate discussion.