Matchday 2 is where the group tables take shape. Several sides that won their openers can already close in on the last 32 — while Spain, held by Cape Verde, are looking for a response.
Mexico vs South Korea — Group A top spot (Guadalajara, 19 June)
Both came through round one: Mexico 2-0 over South Africa, South Korea 2-1 against Czechia. That makes this a straight fight for first place. The hosts have the crowd behind them; Korea brought the sharper attacking numbers to the group.
Head-to-head
The last 6 meetings between them in our database:
| Date | Match |
|---|
| 19.06.26 | Mexico1:0xG 0.5 : 0.7South Korea |
| 10.09.25 | Mexico2:2xG 0.7 : 0.6South Korea |
| 14.11.20 | Mexico3:2South Korea |
| 23.06.18 | South Korea1:2Mexico |
| 23.06.18 | South Korea1:2Mexico |
| 10.08.16 | South Korea1:0Mexico |
Mexico
last 12 months · 20 matches| Goals for/game | 1.4 |
| Goals against/game | 0.6 |
| xG for/game | 1.1 |
| xG against/game | 0.5 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 30% |
| Both teams score | 30% |
| Corners/game | 4.3 |
| Yellow cards/game | 1.9 |
| Shots on target/game | 4.1 |
What the numbers say
- tilts under: under 2.5 goals in 70% of games
- a tight defence — just 0.6 conceded per game
- often one-sided for goals: both teams score in just 30%
Source: ScanGoal database (national-team matches, last 12 months)
South Korea
last 12 months · 15 matches| Goals for/game | 1.5 |
| Goals against/game | 0.9 |
| xG for/game | 1.1 |
| xG against/game | 0.6 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 40% |
| Both teams score | 13% |
| Corners/game | 4.9 |
| Yellow cards/game | 1.1 |
| Shots on target/game | 3.9 |
What the numbers say
- tilts under: under 2.5 goals in 60% of games
- often one-sided for goals: both teams score in just 13%
- disciplined — only 1.1 yellows per game
- out-finishing their xG
Source: ScanGoal database (national-team matches, last 12 months)
USA vs Australia — Group D decider (Seattle, 19 June)
The United States were the round's most ruthless side bar Germany, scoring four against Paraguay. Australia were quieter but just as effective in a 2-0 over Türkiye. Win this and a knockout place is all but sealed.
Head-to-head
The last 2 meetings between them in our database:
| Date | Match |
|---|
| 19.06.26 | USA2:0xG 1.3 : 0.4Australia |
| 15.10.25 | USA2:1Australia |
United States
last 12 months · 16 matches| Goals for/game | 1.9 |
| Goals against/game | 1.5 |
| xG for/game | 1.5 |
| xG against/game | 1.0 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 69% |
| Both teams score | 75% |
| Corners/game | 5.1 |
| Yellow cards/game | 1.5 |
| Shots on target/game | 4.9 |
What the numbers say
- a high-scoring side: over 2.5 goals in 69% of games
- goals at both ends — BTTS in 75% of games
- out-finishing their xG
Source: ScanGoal database (national-team matches, last 12 months)
Australia
last 12 months · 12 matches| Goals for/game | 1.3 |
| Goals against/game | 1.0 |
| xG for/game | 0.7 |
| xG against/game | 1.1 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 33% |
| Both teams score | 33% |
| Corners/game | 2.4 |
| Yellow cards/game | 1.4 |
| Shots on target/game | 2.9 |
What the numbers say
- tilts under: under 2.5 goals in 67% of games
- often one-sided for goals: both teams score in just 33%
- few corners — 2.4 per game
- toothless: just 0.7 xG per game
- out-finishing their xG
Source: ScanGoal database (national-team matches, last 12 months)
Germany vs Ivory Coast — Group E summit (Toronto, 20 June)
Nobody made a louder opening statement than Germany's 7-1 of Curaçao. Ivory Coast went the economical route — one goal was enough to beat Ecuador — yet both sit on three points. The clash of styles is the whole story here.
Head-to-head
The last 1 meeting between them in our database:
| Date | Match |
|---|
| 20.06.26 | Germany2:1xG 1.8 : 1.2Ivory Coast |
Germany
last 12 months · 12 matches| Goals for/game | 3.1 |
| Goals against/game | 0.8 |
| xG for/game | 2.7 |
| xG against/game | 0.5 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 75% |
| Both teams score | 50% |
| Corners/game | 6.8 |
| Yellow cards/game | 0.9 |
| Shots on target/game | 7.0 |
What the numbers say
- a high-scoring side: over 2.5 goals in 75% of games
- a tight defence — just 0.8 conceded per game
- a strong attack — 3.1 goals per game
- works the flanks — 6.8 corners per game
- disciplined — only 0.9 yellows per game
- creates real chances: 2.7 xG per game
- out-finishing their xG
Source: ScanGoal database (national-team matches, last 12 months)
Ivory Coast
last 12 months · 16 matches| Goals for/game | 1.9 |
| Goals against/game | 0.6 |
| xG for/game | 1.2 |
| xG against/game | 0.8 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 50% |
| Both teams score | 31% |
| Corners/game | 5.6 |
| Yellow cards/game | 1.1 |
| Shots on target/game | 4.9 |
What the numbers say
- a tight defence — just 0.6 conceded per game
- often one-sided for goals: both teams score in just 31%
- disciplined — only 1.1 yellows per game
- out-finishing their xG
Source: ScanGoal database (national-team matches, last 12 months)
Spain vs Saudi Arabia — Spain seek a reply (Atlanta, 21 June)
Spain's goalless draw with debutants Cape Verde was the shock of round one for a team fancied to go deep. Saudi Arabia line up another disciplined defensive block. The favourites simply have to find the finishing that deserted them on day one.
Spain
last 12 months · 12 matches| Goals for/game | 2.7 |
| Goals against/game | 0.3 |
| xG for/game | 2.7 |
| xG against/game | 0.4 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 67% |
| Both teams score | 25% |
| Corners/game | 7.3 |
| Yellow cards/game | 0.6 |
| Shots on target/game | 7.8 |
What the numbers say
- a high-scoring side: over 2.5 goals in 67% of games
- a tight defence — just 0.3 conceded per game
- a strong attack — 2.7 goals per game
- often one-sided for goals: both teams score in just 25%
- works the flanks — 7.3 corners per game
- disciplined — only 0.6 yellows per game
- creates real chances: 2.7 xG per game
Source: ScanGoal database (national-team matches, last 12 months)
Saudi Arabia
last 12 months · 21 matches| Goals for/game | 0.8 |
| Goals against/game | 1.4 |
| xG for/game | 1.2 |
| xG against/game | 1.1 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 43% |
| Both teams score | 48% |
| Corners/game | 3.3 |
| Yellow cards/game | 1.5 |
| Shots on target/game | 2.4 |
What the numbers say
- blunt in attack — only 0.8 goals per game
- few corners — 3.3 per game
- under-finishing their xG
Source: ScanGoal database (national-team matches, last 12 months)
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