Lee Young-pyo, Mexico Match Prediction: "One-sided Support... Even Referees Could Be Overwhelmed" [Hip-eut-teum]

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KBS commentator Lee Young-pyo predicted the outcome of the Mexico match, stating it would be "a draw that feels like a victory."

On the 18th, a video titled "North America World Cup South Korea vs. Mexico Match Prediction (feat. Commentator Lee Young-pyo)" was released on the YouTube channel 'Hip-eut-teum'.

On that day, commentator Lee Young-pyo said regarding the 2026 North America World Cup Group Stage Match 2 against Mexico, "Matches against the host country come with one-sided support, creating pressure. Only 3% to 4% of fans travel away, but players who have played many games in such environments become accustomed to ignoring one-sided support or jeers. Experienced players do not let it bother them."

He continued, noting that Mexico is also wary of South Korea, adding, "I briefly spoke with some Mexican soccer fans, and they said they might lose."

He then predicted, "In my view, both teams will likely play cautiously. There is a high probability of a significant back-and-forth battle throughout the first half. South Korea will be cautious because it is Mexico's home stadium, while Mexico knows that if they concede a counterattack, the game is almost over."

Commentator Lee Young-pyo said, "I think goals could come from corner kicks or free kicks. It will be a draw that feels like a victory. Mexico's support is too one-sided. Even referees could be overwhelmed by the home stadium atmosphere, causing whistles to go that way." However, he encouraged the national team's juniors, saying, "If they play as they are now, it will be a very good match."

Meanwhile, South Korea, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, will face co-host Mexico at the Guadalajara Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, at 10 a.m. (Korean time) on the 19th.

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