Raúl Rangel's late saves help Mexico secure Group A win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel produced crucial saves to secure a 1-0 victory over South Korea in the World Cup Group A match held in Guadalajara on June 19. After a lackluster first half, Luis Romo scored for Mexico in the 50th minute following a mistake from South Korea's goalkeeper Kim Seung-Gyu. Rangel's standout performance included denying two late attempts from South Korea, maintaining Mexico's lead. The win ensures Mexico continues in the tournament and plays the Round of 32 in Mexico City.
- •Mexico defeats South Korea 1-0
- •Luis Romo scores in the 50th minute
- •Rangel makes two key saves late in the match
- •Match played at Estadio Guadalajara
- •Mexico progresses to Round of 32 in Mexico City
- 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Raúl Rangel uses 'pure reaction' to make save that moves Mexico into knockout stage of World Cup
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Raul Rangel’s legendary saves against South Korea validate Mexico’s goalkeeper change
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Raúl Rangel’s ‘save of the tournament’ helps Mexico win World Cup Group A
"With Mexico a few minutes away from securing a spot in the knockout stage of the World Cup it's hosting with the U.S. and Canada, goalkeeper Raúl “Tala” Rangel extended his right arm and positioned his hand perfectly to keep the ball from crossing the line, denying South Korea an equalizer. The 87th-minute save by the goalkeeper, who is from the Guadalajara region and plays for local club Chivas, sealed a 1-0 win and a first-place finish for Mexico in Group A. El Tri became the first team to advance from the group stage. “It was very quick, it was pure reaction,” Rangel said.
"Raul “Tala” Rangel produced arguably the save of the tournament during Mexico’s 1-0 victory against South Korea to clinch the top spot in Group A, marking the first time they topped a World Cup group since the 2002 edition of…
"Mexico keeper Raúl Rangel made a pair of spectacular saves to help preserve a 1-0 win over South Korea
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 5:10 AMRaúl Rangel uses 'pure reaction' to make save that moves Mexico into knockout stage of World Cup
With Mexico a few minutes away from securing a spot in the knockout stage of the World Cup it's hosting with the U.S. and Canada, goalkeeper Raúl “Tala” Rangel extended his right arm and positioned his hand perfectly to keep the ball from crossing the line, denying South Korea an equalizer. The 87th-minute save by the goalkeeper, who is from the Guadalajara region and plays for local club Chivas, sealed a 1-0 win and a first-place finish for Mexico in Group A. El Tri became the first team to advance from the group stage. “It was very quick, it was pure reaction,” Rangel said.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 4:05 AMRaul Rangel’s legendary saves against South Korea validate Mexico’s goalkeeper change
Raul “Tala” Rangel produced arguably the save of the tournament during Mexico’s 1-0 victory against South Korea to clinch the top spot in Group A, marking the first time they topped a World Cup group since the 2002 edition of…
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 3:19 AMRaúl Rangel’s ‘save of the tournament’ helps Mexico win World Cup Group A
Mexico keeper Raúl Rangel made a pair of spectacular saves to help preserve a 1-0 win over South Korea
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