Mexico holds on to win Group A with victory over South Korea
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
In a decisive match on June 18, 2026, Mexico secured a 1-0 victory against South Korea, clinching the top spot in Group A of the FIFA 2026 World Cup. The match took place in Mexico City, where Raul Jimenez scored the only goal for Mexico. Following this outcome, Mexico now has six points and will advance to the knockout stages, while South Korea remains in contention for the Round of 32 despite the loss. The match results leave Czechia and South Africa both with one point after a 1-1 draw earlier in the day, leading to critical upcoming matches to finalize Group A standings.
- •Mexico defeats South Korea 1-0 on June 18.
- •Raul Jimenez scored the match's only goal.
- •Mexico finishes Group A with 6 points.
- •South Korea still in contention for Round of 32.
- •Czechia and South Africa drew 1-1 earlier.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 3:03 AMWorld Cup 2026: What are the scenarios for Group A?
This is who’s in good shape to advance in Group A during the 2026 World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 10:40 AMWhat went wrong for Italy before the 2026 World Cup?
Italy missing the 2018 World Cup was hard enough to take. Missing 2022 after winning the Euros made no sense to many supporters. Now 2026 has gone as well, and there is only so long a country can keep...
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