The Guadalajara native is scheduled to return to the ring in September 2026 to face Christian Mbilli in Riad, Saudi Arabia.
His last appearance at the Guadalajara Stadium occurred on May 6, 2023, when he defeated John Ryder in front of a record-breaking crowd of 60,257 spectators.
The match between Mexico and South Korea marks the first time the Mexican national team will play a World Cup game in the capital of Jalisco, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 hours local time.
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According to historical records, Mexico has won both of its previous World Cup encounters against South Korea, securing a 3-1 victory in France 1998 and a 2-1 win in Russia 2018.
