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Jimenez and Son start as Mexico take on South Korea
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Jimenez and Son start as Mexico take on South Korea

June 19, 2026 at 01:40 AM
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Quick summary

Raúl Jiménez and Son Heung-min are named in the starting lineups as Mexico face South Korea in an international friendly.

What happened

Sky Sports is providing live coverage of the international friendly between Mexico and South Korea. The confirmed lineups see Wolves striker Raúl Jiménez lead the line for Mexico, while Tottenham's Son Heung-min starts for South Korea. The match is a pre-World Cup friendly and provides both teams an opportunity to test squad options ahead of upcoming competitive fixtures.

Chance analysis

Lineup confirmation for a high-profile international friendly. Both teams field key attacking players, with Son's inclusion particularly notable for Tottenham's pre-season planning and Jiménez's fitness being relevant for Wolves. The result and performance will have limited long-term implications but offers insight into both nations' tactical setups.

Impact

Starting lineups confirmed; no major surprises with both nations' star forwards included as expected.

AI Insight

International friendly with limited competitive impact; watch for fitness updates on key players rather than tactical significance.

Related entities
mexicowolvestottenhambournemouthinter-milanSouth KoreaInter MilanInternational Friendly
Players
Raul JimenezSon Heung-min

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Jimenez and Son start as Mexico take on South Korea

Raúl Jiménez and Son Heung-min are named in the starting lineups as Mexico face South Korea in an international friendly.

Article summary

Sky Sports is providing live coverage of the international friendly between Mexico and South Korea. The confirmed lineups see Wolves striker Raúl Jiménez lead the line for Mexico, while Tottenham's Son Heung-min starts for South Korea. The match is a pre-World Cup friendly and provides both teams an opportunity to test squad options ahead of upcoming competitive fixtures.

Lineup confirmation for a high-profile international friendly. Both teams field key attacking players, with Son's inclusion particularly notable for Tottenham's pre-season planning and Jiménez's fitness being relevant for Wolves. The result and performance will have limited long-term implications but offers insight into both nations' tactical setups.

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Published
Jun 19, 2026, 1:40 AM
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Media Report
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  • Inter Milan
  • International Friendly

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