Mexico clash Friday decides South Korea's knockout fate

Mexico on Friday decides the group

South Korea face Mexico on Friday 19 June in a match that decides who tops Group A. Win, and your team is through to the knockout stage (2). Mexico also won their opener, so both sides sit on three points. Raul Jimenez and Santiago Gimenez lead the Mexican attack. Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, Hwang In-beom, and Oh Hyeon-gyu carry your hopes. The stakes are absolute.

South Korea 2–1 Czech Republic in the opener

Your team came from behind. South Korea 2–1 Czech Republic to open the World Cup, and Son Heung-min, Hwang In-beom, and Oh Hyeon-gyu all delivered (1) (2). The result puts South Korea level with Mexico at the top of Group A. No details on who scored or when, but a comeback win on day one sets the tone.

Asia making noise at this World Cup

Jonathan Wilson asked the question at the Guardian: are Asian teams catching up to Europe at this tournament? (1). South Korea's opening result is part of that story. Beating a European side on day one is not a fluke. It is a statement.