Co-hosts Mexico continue their World Cup campaign against South Korea in the early hours of Friday morning.
Both sides will be looking to build on their opening wins at the 2026 World Cup after Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca, while South Korea came from behind to topple Czechia 2-1.
Mexico are the favourites to top Group A as Javier Aguirre's side aiming to surpass their best-ever finish of reaching the quarter-finals.
In a match of fine margins, the tie may be won by an individual moment of magic from either side. Here we analyse potential contenders to stamp their mark on proceedings in Mexico and be named Player of the Match.
Mexico v South Korea Player of the Match Odds
Backed by a partisan home crowd at the Estadio Guadalajara, Mexico are the favourites to prevail in tonight's contest.
The Player of the Match market is reflective of El Tri's favouritism, with five of the top six players in the betting representing Mexico.
Electrifying winger Julián Quiñones is the favourite to be named Player of the Match after he scored the opening goal of the 2026 World Cup against South Africa.
The 29-year-old, who was born in Colombia, enjoyed a prolific season in the Saudi Pro League last term, netting 33 goals in 31 appearances to outscore the likes of Ivan Toney, Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix and Karim Benzema.
Quiñones is marginally ahead of Mexico's other goalscorer from their opening fixture as Raul Jimenez looks to build on his maiden World Cup goal.
The veteran striker returned to Wolves from Fulham prior to the tournament and Jimenez produced a trademark header to seal victory in Mexico City a week ago.
South Korea legend Son Heung-min is the shortest price in Hong Myung-bo's cohort of players to claim the Player of the Match gong.
Most of South Korea's attacks run through the former Tottenham Hotspur and current Los Angeles FC star, who remains an effective threat with his speed and agility in transition.
Mexico trio Gilberto Mora, Armando Gonzalez and Roberto Alvarado all feature prominently in the betting ahead of Oh Hyeon-gyu and Lee Kang-in.
Last week's Player of the Match for the Taegeuk Warriors, Feyenoord's Hwang In-beom, is 10/1 to receive the accolade for a second consecutive fixture.
All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.
