Overview
- Koo Hyun-bin scored for South Korea in the 19th minute, Aldo De Nigris equalized at 44', and Nam Ian made it 2-1 at 49' after a goalkeeper error.
- Mexico controlled stretches of play and created chances but lacked finishing and committed costly defensive lapses.
- Switzerland beat Ivory Coast 4-1 to lead Group F, leaving Mexico third after the opening round of matches.
- Mexico face Ivory Coast on Friday, Nov. 7 at 8:45 a.m. CDMX at Aspire Zone Field 2 in Doha, with TV coverage on TUDN and Vix in Mexico.
- Forward Luis Gamboa, who assisted Mexico's goal and registered six shots, said the team remains determined to bounce back.