Mexico advances to World Cup knockout rounds with win over South Korea
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Mexico secured its place in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a 1-0 victory against South Korea at Guadalajara Stadium on June 19. Luis Romo scored the decisive goal shortly after halftime, capitalizing on a goalkeeping error. Mexico's goalkeeper Raul Rangel made crucial saves late in the match to maintain the lead. This win allows Mexico to finish top of Group A, while South Korea remains second. The next match for Mexico will be against the Czech Republic, while South Korea will face South Africa.
- •Mexico becomes the first team to reach knockout rounds of the World Cup.
- •Luis Romo scored the only goal of the match.
- •Raul Rangel made important saves to preserve the lead.
- •Mexico's next match is against the Czech Republic.
- •South Korea remains second in Group A and faces South Africa next.
- 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico secures first spot in the 2026 World Cup knockout rounds
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico through to World Cup knock-outs after win over South Korea
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Co-hosts Mexico first team into World Cup knockout rounds
"Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over South Korea at a delirious Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday.Mexico coach Javier Aguirre made three changes from the side that beat South Africa 2-0 a week ago to open the tournament.
"With two undeniable wins to kick off the tournament, Mexico has clinched the top spot in Group A with six points and punched its ticket to the World Cup’s knockout rounds. Kicking off the tournament in Mexico City, El Tri…
"Co-hosts Mexico are the first team into the World Cup knock-out stage after a hard-fought 1-0 win against South Korea on Thursday. They went through as group winners and will play the first knock-out match on home soil.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 4:35 AMMexico secures first spot in the 2026 World Cup knockout rounds
With two undeniable wins to kick off the tournament, Mexico has clinched the top spot in Group A with six points and punched its ticket to the World Cup’s knockout rounds. Kicking off the tournament in Mexico City, El Tri…
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 3:56 AMMexico through to World Cup knock-outs after win over South Korea
Co-hosts Mexico are the first team into the World Cup knock-out stage after a hard-fought 1-0 win against South Korea on Thursday. They went through as group winners and will play the first knock-out match on home soil.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 3:03 AMCo-hosts Mexico first team into World Cup knockout rounds
Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over South Korea at a delirious Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday.Mexico coach Javier Aguirre made three changes from the side that beat South Africa 2-0 a week ago to open the tournament.
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