Mexico Beats South Korea 1-0, First Team to Reach World Cup Knockout Stage

Co-host Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 at Estadio Guadalajara, becoming the first team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to clinch a place in the knockout rounds. Midfielder Luis Romo scored the only goal in the 50th minute after South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu spilled a high ball into his path. Goalkeeper Raúl Rangel made a crucial double save in the 87th minute to preserve the result. The win, Mexico's second of the group stage, fueled national optimism ahead of the co-hosts' remaining group match against the Czech Republic.