Taegeuk Warriors don purple mugunghwa jerseys for Mexico clash

The Taegeuk Warriors brought a touch of Korea to the World Cup stage, taking the field against Mexico on Thursday night in purple uniforms adorned with the country's national flower, known as the mugunghwa, or rose of Sharon.

The game, which was widely expected to be the de facto Group A decider, kicked off Thursday night — or 10 a.m.

Friday in Korea time — at Estadio Guadalajara in Zapopan, western Mexico.

Mexico was leading the group on goal difference after beating South Africa 2-0 in its ope ...