Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:49am on 19 Jun 2026,Friday Sports
Mexico have become the first country to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a narrow 1–0 win over South Korea in their Group A match in Guadalajara. Luis Romo scored the only goal of the match, coming after a defensive mistake from South Korea early in the second half. Despite late pressure from the Korean side, Mexico held firm with strong defending and key saves from goalkeeper Raúl Rangel. The victory gives Mexico two wins from two matches, securing top position in Group A and guaranteeing progression to the Round of 32. As co-hosts of the tournament, Mexico have enjoyed strong home support and consistent performances. South Korea, meanwhile, must now fight in their final group game to keep their knockout hopes alive. The result highlights Mexico’s strong start and growing confidence in the tournament. (PC: ANI)
