Mexico and South Korea
18 June 2026
Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 in Zapopan to become the first team to reach the World Cup knockout stage. Luis Romo scored after a defensive mix-up between goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu and Lee Gi-hyuk after half-time.
The result gives Mexico six points from two Group A games and guarantees first place before facing Czechia. Javier Aguirre’s side now stay on home soil, with a round-of-32 tie set for the Estadio Azteca.