From teammates to rivals, old ties renewed in Korea-Mexico clash

Fresh off a dramatic victory over Czech Republic, the Taegeuk Warriors now face Group A favorite Mexico in what is widely viewed as the group’s de facto decider.

The two sides will meet Friday at 10 a.m.

(Korea time) at Estadio Guadalajara in Zapopan, western Mexico, for their second group stage match.

Mexico currently leads the group on goal difference after beating South Africa 2-0 in its opening match.

All eyes are on whether Korea, at 24th in the FIFA rankings to Mexico’s 14th, can defy the ...