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Mexico wins group stage match against Czech Republic, South Africa advances

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 3:11 AM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Mexico wins group stage match against Czech Republic, South Africa advances

Summary

Mexico secured its place as Group A winners with a 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic on June 25. Mateo Chávez started the scoring in the 55th minute with a well-placed shot, followed by Julián Quinones and Alvaro Fidalgo adding to the tally. Meanwhile, South Africa earned its first-ever spot in the knock-out stage after a 1-0 win against South Korea, with Thapelo Maseko netting the decisive goal in the 63rd minute. South Africa will face co-hosts Canada in the round of 32 on Sunday.

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By the Numbers

•Mexico finishes group stage with a 3-0 win against the Czech Republic.
•South Africa earns historic qualification for the knock-out stage.
•Mexico will advance to the next phase of the tournament.
•South Africa's next match is against Canada on Sunday.

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4:27 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico crown perfect group stage, South Africa make history

What they're saying

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World Cup co-hosts Mexico crowned their group stage performance with a 3-0 win against the Czech Republic on Wednesday, while South Africa booked a spot in the knock-out stage for the first time in their history with a 1-0 victory over South Korea. Mexico had already qualified to the next phase as Group A winners.
— Yahoo Sports

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