Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:36pm on 19 Jun 2026,Friday Sports
Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after a 1-0 victory over South Korea in Guadalajara. Luis Romo scored in the 50th minute after a defensive mix-up between goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu and defender Lee Gi-hyuk gifted Mexico the decisive goal. Goalkeeper Raul Rangel preserved the lead with two crucial saves late in the match. Mexico tops Group A with six points from two matches, following an opening win over South Africa. South Korea remains on three points. The result marks a significant turnaround for Mexico after its group-stage exit in Qatar 2022 and continues strong home support.
