Mexico vs. South Korea odds, predictions, time: 2026 World Cup picks from elite soccer expert

The 2026 World Cup begins Matchday 2 on Thursday, with co-host Mexico facing South Korea in one of four contests of the day. Both teams have 3 points with Mexico coming off a 2-0 victory over South Africa, while the Koreans defeated Czechia 2-1. The Mexicans' goal differential edge has them atop World Cup 2026 Group A. These squads met less than one year ago in a friendly and played to a 2-2 draw.

Kickoff is at 9 p.m. ET from Estadio Guadalajara in Mexico. The latest South Korea vs. Mexico odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list the Mexicans as -105 favorites (risk $105 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with South Korea at +320 and a draw at +230. The over/under for total goals is 2.5.

Before locking in any Mexico vs. South Korea picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Champions League, Serie A, the FA Cup, and more. He's been red-hot on his soccer betting picks in 2026, posting a 31-13-2 record and returning over $1,200 of profit on his Champions League picks. Anyone wanting to follow his World Cup betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could see BIG returns!

Now Eimer has turned his attention to Mexico vs. South Korea in the 2026 World Cup, and revealed his best bets.

One of Eimer's predictions is leaning over 2.5 goals scored.

Eimer has also locked in another three best bets, including two which return plus-money!"

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