Mexico versus South Korea is slated to be one of the most exciting World Cup matches of the week as the victor of the clash wins Group A.

Both countries won their World Cup openers, with Mexico dominating South Africa and South Korea taking down Czechia. A win for either squad will guarantee a spot in the knockout stage of the tournament.

Losing for Mexico, a team that has notoriously fallen short in the Round of 16, would almost guarantee a matchup with Argentina in the quarterfinals. A win for South Korea would also mean a victory over a top-20 team globally.

Mexico versus South Korea has emerged as a must-watch match in the 2026 World Cup. REUTERS

Mexico is projected to finish in first place, but South Korea could make things interesting. Both teams have three points, while South Africa and Czechia have one.

There’s a lot on the line, and fans of both teams know it.

Perhaps that’s why a new drinking game has been created for Mexico and South Korea fans to partake in while watching the high-stakes battle.

A viral post from @luuucas1k on X (formerly known as Twitter) pegged tequila against Soju, a distilled Korean spirit.

“for every time Mexico scores tonight I take a shot of tequila and for every time South Korea scores I take a shot of Soju,” the user wrote.

Other fans have put their own twist on the tequila versus Soju matchup, with one user vowing to take shots of either beverage when said country is crowned victorious.

World Cup mania is evidently in full effect with fans immersing themselves into the sport and rooting for their native countries. Los Angeles has a storied history with both the Mexican community and the Korean community, which makes the matchup all the more interesting for Angelenos on Thursday night.

Kickoff for Mexico versus South Korea is at 6 p.m. PT.

May the best beverage win.