World Cup group F: Korea Republic vs. Mexico team news, kick-off time and TV channel

Korea Republic vs. Mexico

• When: Saturday 23 June
• Kick-off time: 4pm
• Where: Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don
• TV channel: live on ITV

Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez says Mexico’s shock 1-0 victory against holders Germany will mean nothing if they fail to qualify from group F.

Chicharito, who set up Hirving Lozano to score the winner in the opening game, says the hard work starts now for Mexico when they face Korea Republic and Sweden in their final two matches.

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He told Fifa.com: “What’s the point of us winning [against Germany] if we then go and lose to Sweden or Korea Republic? Obviously we celebrated in the dressing room but it was pretty low key. This is the first step and there’s still a long way to go.”

Mexico are joint top of group F with Sweden, who beat South Korea 1-0 in their first game.

Korea have failed to score in their last three matches and striker Son Heung-min is desperate to end the goal drought. The Tottenham star told Fifa.com: “I’d have to admit that the atmosphere in the camp is not so good at the moment. Nevertheless, we’ve still got two games to play and we should prepare well with a positive attitude.

“Obviously, I’m responsible for not being able to score a goal, because I’m one of the goalscorers in this team. I have to lead by example: I need to perform better in order to help the lads build up the confidence. If the team could not work well, I think that’s because I didn’t do my best in my role.

“We’re all under pressure at the moment because Mexico are a very good side that even beat Germany in their opener. Needless to say, this is a crucial game for us now.”

Korea Republic vs. Mexico predicted starting XIs

How the teams could line up at the Rostov Arena, according to the London Evening Standard:

• Korea Republic (4-3-3): Cho Hyun-woo; Park Joo-ho, Kim Young-gwon, Jang Hyun-soo, Lee Yong; Koo Ja-cheol, Ki Sung-yueng, Lee Jae-sung; Son Heung-min, Kim Shin-wook, Hwang Hee-chan
• Mexico (4-2-3-1): Guillermo Ochoa; Jesus Gallardo, Hector Moreno, Hugo Ayala, Carlos Salcedo; Andres Guardado, Hector Herrera; Hirving Lozano, Carlos Vela, Miguel Layan; Javier Hernandez

Group F results, fixtures and live TV channels

• Germany 0 Mexico 1
• Sweden 1 Korea Republic 0
• 23 June: Korea Republic vs. Mexico (4pm, ITV); Germany vs. Sweden (7pm, ITV)
• 27 June: Korea Republic vs. Germany (3pm, BBC); Mexico vs. Sweden (3pm, BBC)