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Richard Buxton

Who is the referee for Mexico v South Korea?

General view inside the stadium at Guadalajara Stadium on June 10, 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Mexico and South Korea are aiming to build on their flawless World Cup starts.

A win for either Mexico or South Korea could would see them become the first nation to mathematically secure qualification for the World Cup's Round of 32.

The tournament co-hosts enjoyed a perfect start as they put South Africa to the sword in the opening game while Taegeuk Warriors saw off the Czech Republic.

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Mexico are aiming to book a Round of 32 spot (Image credit: Getty Images)

Guadalajara Stadium will host its second Group A encounter as El Tri look to extend their journey into the first knockout stage by recording back-to-back victories.

But who will be the man in the middle?

Gustavo Tejera will be the man in the middle for Mexico vs South Korea (Image credit: Getty Images)

Gustavo Tejera has been confirmed as referee for the showdown after becoming a FIFA-approved referee in 2018 just four years after turning professional.

An insurance broker by trade, the 38-year-old has taken officiated in 344 matches with many of them taking place in competitions across his native Uruguay.

He also boasts experience in the Saudi Pro League as well as international tournaments including the Copa America and CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers.

Tejera has developed a reputation as a no-nonsense referee with a whopping 1,733 yellow cards issued to date which currently averages out at just over five per match.

Fellow countrymen Carlos Barreiro and Nicolás Taran will serve as his assistant referees while Colombia's Andres Rojas has been named as the fourth official.

Guadalajara Stadium is hosting its second World Cup game (Image credit: Getty Images)

Should Tejera fail to complete his duties, Rojas's compatriot Alexander Guzman will step up as reserve assistant referee for the clash kicking off at 2am UK time.

Mexico head into the showdown having won only one of their previous three outings at Guadalajara Stadium in a friendly with the United States in October 2024.

However the host nation boast a strong record against Asian opposition with five victories overall in at World Cups and won their last four by two goals or more.

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