World Cup 2026: Mexico readies venues for Korea, South Africa training and hosts Mexico‑South Korea group match

The Estadio Universitario in Monterrey is set to host official World Cup 2026 training sessions for the South Korean national team on June 22 at 11:35 GMT and the South African team on June 23 at 17:00 GMT. The venue was previously scheduled to accommodate Sweden and Japan, but FIFA confirmed those teams will not use the stadium. Tigres’ executive vice‑president Carlos Valenzuela emphasized that the grass supplier approved by FIFA has been working for eight months and that the stadium’s maintenance is in line with FIFA standards, adding that sponsor Cemex continues to support the club.

Meanwhile, the group‑stage match between Mexico and South Korea will be played on June 18 at the Estadio Azteca in Guadalajara, kicking off at 7:00 pm Central time. The game decides which side advances directly to the round of 16. Broadcast details were provided for audiences across Central America, with networks such as Tigo Sports, Fox Sports, RPC, TVMAX, Fox+, TDMAX, Canal 4 TCS and Canal 11 carrying the live coverage.