How to Watch Mexico vs. South Korea in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Free

By Alexis Mikulski Ruiz

Alexis Mikulski Ruiz

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Mexico and South Korea are set to face off tonight in their next World Cup match as part of Group A, with the two teams competing at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Mexico. This is a big game, as the winner earns three group points and qualifies for a place in the knockout stage (or Round 32).

But there’s another reason this game feels so big: the fans.

Supporters of both Team Mexico and South Korea have taken over the internet in recent days, warming hearts around the globe. Videos of South Korean fans trying Mexican tequila — and Mexico fans happily showing them how it’s done — have gone viral. There’s dancing, camaraderie, and everything the World Cup is supposed to be about.

So if you want to watch the game and see all the fan reactions, but don’t have access to a traditional cable subscription, you can stream it for free with a trial to DirecTV, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV. All three platforms include Fox, where the match will air.

At a Glance: Where to Watch the Mexico vs. South Korea World Cup Game

• Channel: Fox Network
• Date, time: Thursday, June 18 at 9 p.m. EST
• Stream: DirecTV, Sling, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV

If you’d rather go with a longer-term option, Sling is another choice. It doesn’t offer a free trial, but its lower monthly price makes it an easy way to stay set up for the rest of the World Cup without needing to jump between services.

Mexico and South Korea both won their opening World Cup matches last week. Mexico defeated South Africa 2–0, while South Korea beat Czechia 2–1. According to FanDuel, “Mexico enters the match as the favorite, with the over/under set at 2.5 goals.”

Where to Watch Mexico vs. South Korea World Cup Game for Free

If you want to watch Mexico vs. South Korea tonight, you’ve got two options: sign up for a free trial through DirecTV, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV to access Fox, or go with a more permanent setup through Sling’s Blue plan.

DirecTV

➤ $39.99/month (best plan) ➤ Five-day free trial ➤ Up to 185+ channels

DirecTV is one of the best live streaming services for watching the Mexico vs. South Korea World Cup match, thanks to its wide access to major national and local channels. Fox is included across several DirecTV packages, including the MyNews and MySports Genre Packs as well as the Signature Packages. Plans with Fox start at $39.99 per month and include a five-day free trial.

Fubo

➤ $55.99/month ➤ Free trial ➤ Up to 300+ channels

Fubo is another great option for streaming the Mexico vs. South Korea World Cup match, offering access to 300+ channels and strong local coverage. Fox is included with every plan, with packages starting at $55.99 per month. New subscribers can also start with a free trial and get up to $30 off their first month.

Sling

➤ $45.99/month ➤ Short-term passes available ➤ Up to 50+ channels

Viewers can also stream Mexico vs. South Korea live on Sling, which carries Fox through its Blue package. Plans start at $45.99 per month, and new subscribers can get 50% off their first month. While Sling doesn’t offer a free trial, we still think it’s a great option to make sure you’re set up to catch the rest of the World Cup action from now through July 19.

Hulu + Live TV

➤ $89.99/month ➤ Three-day free trial ➤ 100+ channels

Hulu + Live TV is another solid way to watch the Mexico vs. South Korea World Cup match, with Fox included in its channel lineup. Your subscription also comes with access to Hulu (on-demand), Disney+, and ESPN+. Plus, it includes a three-day free trial.

Mexico vs. South Korea World Cup Game Date, Start Time

The Mexico vs. South Korea match takes place Thursday, June 18, at 9 p.m. ET and will air on Fox.