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Mexico qualifies for the knockout stages, Canada takes home first ever WC points !
Mexico qualifies for the knockout stages, Canada takes home first ever WC points !
With their 1-0 win over South Korea, Mexico become the first country to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition. Canada power six goals past Qatar to take home their first three points in a world cup for the first time in their history. Switzerland - Bosnia Herzegovina was not a very interesting game until the 74th minute at which point the swiss scored four and their opponents one. The Czech Republic against South Africa ended in a 1-1 draw.
Mexico edge South Korea 1-0, become first team to reach World Cup ...
Mexico edge South Korea 1-0, become first team to reach World Cup ...
Co-host Mexico booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage as Group A winners and secured home advantage for the Round of 32 after Luis Romo's second-half strike earned the tournament co-hosts a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday.
The victory moved Javier Aguirre's side onto six points from two matches and ensured their first knockout game would be played in Mexico City on June 30, while maintaining their perfect start to the tournament.
Romo broke the deadlock three minutes after the restart, capitalising on a costly mistake by goalkeeper Kim Seung-Gyu. The South Korea keeper spilled a cross after colliding with a teammate, allowing the Mexico midfielder a simple finish into an unguarded net from the centre of the box.
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The goal transformed the mood inside Guadalajara Stadium after an uninspiring first half that ended with sections of the home crowd booing the hosts off the pitch.
Mexico had started brightly but struggled to turn early possession into clear chances, with South Kor…
FIFA World Cup: Mexico become first team since Italy in 1990 to ...
FIFA World Cup: Mexico become first team since Italy in 1990 to ...
Mexico have achieved a historic feat at the FIFA World Cup 2026, becoming the first team since 1990 to win their opening four matches without conceding a goal. A 2-0 victory over Ecuador secured their first knockout-stage win in 40 years, with Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scoring. This remarkable defensive and offensive performance positions them as strong contenders as they advance to the Round of 16.
Mexico Becomes First Nation to Reach World Cup Round of 32 as Group A ...
Mexico Becomes First Nation to Reach World Cup Round of 32 as Group A ...
Mexico Becomes First Nation to Reach World Cup Round of 32 as Group A Winners
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Ayukta Zisha
Last Updated:
Jun 19, 2026, 11:49 IST
Mexico qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, finishing first in Group A after a 1-0 win against South Korea, thanks to contributions from Luis Romo and Raúl Rangel.
Mexico
Mexico has qualified for the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will play as one of three co-hosts alongside the United States and Canada. Their 1-0 win over South Korea was a hard-fought victory that secured them 1st place in Group A with a game to spare, thanks to a second half goal by Luis Romo and some crucial late saves from goalkeeper Raúl Rangel. This is a major achievement for Mexico, having exited in the group stage in 2022 but being able to become one of the tournament's early success stories.
Group A Standings After Two Matches
Here are the teams and their match points in the Group A Standings
Team
Played
Won
Draw
Lost
Points
Mexico
2
2
0
0
6
South Korea
2
1
0
1
3
Czechia
2
0
1
1
1
South Africa
2
0
1
1
1
Mexico Clinch Top Spot in Group A
Although Romo made headlines with the gam…
Mexico beat Ecuador to reach last 16 and end 40-year knockout drought
Mexico beat Ecuador to reach last 16 and end 40-year knockout drought
Mexico ended a 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout-stage victory on Tuesday, beating Ecuador 2-0 to reach the last 16. Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez secured El Tri's first win beyond the group stage since the 1986 tournament they hosted.
FIFA WC: Mexico become first team to reach Round of 32 after Romo strike sinks Korea
FIFA WC: Mexico become first team to reach Round of 32 after Romo strike sinks Korea
Mexico have secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Korea. A goalkeeping blunder gifted Luis Romo the decisive goal, while goalkeeper Raúl Rangel's crucial saves sealed the win. This marks a strong tournament start for El Tri, guaranteeing them a place in the knockout stages.
Co‑hosts Mexico first team into World Cup knockouts after 1-0 win over ...
Co‑hosts Mexico first team into World Cup knockouts after 1-0 win over ...
GUADALAJARA (Mexico), June 19 — 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 yesterday.
Luis Romo’s goal just after half-time put Mexico through as Group A winners with a match to go following a goalkeeping clanger.
In contrast, Mexico stopper Raul Rangel made a superb double save in the dying minutes to preserve their lead.
Finishing top keeps Mexico at home in the last 32 with a game against a third-placed team in Mexico City.
South Korea are second on three points, with the Czech Republic and South Africa also still alive on one.
Both teams went into the clash in front of a passionate home crowd knowing that victory would guarantee progress in double-quick time.
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre made three changes from the side that beat South Africa 2-0 a week ago to open the tournament.
His counterpart Hong Myung-bo made just one alteration, largely keeping faith with the team that fought back to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1.
South Korea skipper Son Heung-min had the first sniff at goal after 15…
Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup
Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup.
FIFA WC: Mexico end 40-year knockout curse, beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach last 16
FIFA WC: Mexico end 40-year knockout curse, beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach last 16
Mexico have finally broken their four-decade World Cup knockout jinx, defeating Ecuador 2-0 to advance to the Round of 16. Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez sealed the historic victory, ending an eight-game streak of eliminations. The win, despite a weather delay, marks Mexico's first knockout success since 1986, with young Gilberto Mora and veteran Jiménez setting personal milestones.
Co-hosts Mexico first team into World Cup knockout rounds
Co-hosts Mexico first team into World Cup knockout rounds
<p>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.</p>
<p>Luis Romo’s goal just after half-time put Mexico through as Group A winners with a match to go following a goalkeeping clanger.</p>
<p>In contrast, Mexico stopper Raul Rangel made a superb double save in the dying minutes to preserve their lead.</p>
<p>Finishing top keeps Mexico at home in the last 32 with a game against a third-placed team in Mexico City.</p>
<p>South Korea are second on three points, with the Czech Republic and South Africa also still alive on one.</p>
<p>Both teams went into the clash in front of a passionate home crowd knowing that victory would guarantee progress in double-quick time.</p>
<p>Mexico coach Javier Aguirre made three changes from the side that beat South Africa 2-0 a week ago to open the tournament.</p>
<p>His counterpart Hong Myung-bo made just one alteration, largely keeping faith with the team that fought back to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1.</p>
<p>South Korea skipper Son Heung-min had the first sniff at goal afte…
Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0
Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday.It marks a major triumph for a team that failed to get out of the group stage in 2022 and now has won twice on home soil in front of jubilant crowds. Mexico players celebrated at midfield and waved to the fans who cheered and sang from the packed stands at Estadio Akron.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Luis Romo scored in the 50th minute after South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu collided with defender Lee Gi-hyuk and dropped the ball inside the area. Romo easily found the open net after picking up the loose ball.The South Koreans nearly equalized in the 87th minute when Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel stopped a header from close range by Cho Gue-sung, then made an even better save of Yang Hyun-jun’s attempt on the rebound, extending his right arm to keep the ball from crossing the
Mexico advances to next round of 2026 FIFA World Cup with 1-0 win over South Korea
Mexico advances to next round of 2026 FIFA World Cup with 1-0 win over South Korea
The only goal of the match at the Estadio Akron in Zapopan was scored by Mexico’s Luis Romo in the 50th minute of the match
Mexico beat South Korea 1-0, become first team to reach World Cup knockouts
Mexico beat South Korea 1-0, become first team to reach World Cup knockouts
Luis Romo's 50th-minute goal sent Mexico into the round of 32, which they will play on home soil, too.
Mexico into knockout stage 1st after South Korea error sparks win
Mexico into knockout stage 1st after South Korea error sparks win
Mexico capitalized on a costly defensive mistake by South Korea to secure a 1-0 victory on Thursday, becoming the first team to book a place in the World Cup knockout stage and spa...
FIFA World Cup 2026: Co-hosts Mexico first team into knockout rounds
FIFA World Cup 2026: Co-hosts Mexico first team into knockout rounds
Luis Romo’s goal just after half-time put Mexico through as Group A winners with a match to go following a goalkeeping clanger
Mexico becomes 1st country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea
Mexico becomes 1st country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea
<p>GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday.</p>
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8×cross-perspective · 4Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 in a World Cup match on Thursday.
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alarabiya“Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0”
aljazeera“Mexico beat South Korea 1-0, become first team to reach World Cup knockouts”
dailysabah“Mexico capitalized on a costly defensive mistake by South Korea to secure a 1-0 victory on Thursday”
dawn“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.”
france24“With their 1-0 win over South Korea, Mexico become the first country to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.”
hindu“Luis Romo’s goal just after half-time put Mexico through as Group A winners with a match to go following a goalkeeping clanger”
npr“Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup.”
tass“Mexico advances to next round of 2026 FIFA World Cup with 1-0 win over South Korea”
timesofindia“Mexico have secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Korea.”
triblive“Mexico becomes 1st country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea”
khaleejtimes.com“Co-host Mexico booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage as Group A winners and secured home advantage for the Round of 32 after Luis Romo's second-half strike earned the tournament co-hosts a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday.”
6×cross-perspective · 4Luis Romo scored the only goal of the match in the 50th minute.
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alarabiya“Luis Romo scored in the 50th minute after South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu collided with defender Lee Gi-hyuk and dropped the ball inside the area. Romo easily found the open net after picking up the loose ball.”
aljazeera“Luis Romo's 50th-minute goal sent Mexico into the round of 32”
dawn“Luis Romo’s goal just after half-time put Mexico through as Group A winners with a match to go following a goalkeeping clanger.”
hindu“Luis Romo’s goal just after half-time put Mexico through as Group A winners with a match to go following a goalkeeping clanger”
tass“The only goal of the match at the Estadio Akron in Zapopan was scored by Mexico’s Luis Romo in the 50th minute of the match”
timesofindia“A goalkeeping blunder gifted Luis Romo the decisive goal”
khaleejtimes.com“Romo broke the deadlock three minutes after the restart, capitalising on a costly mistake by goalkeeper Kim Seung-Gyu.”
6×cross-perspective · 4Mexico became the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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alarabiya“Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0”
aljazeera“Mexico beat South Korea 1-0, become first team to reach World Cup knockouts”
dawn“Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the World Cup”
france24“Mexico become the first country to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.”
hindu“FIFA World Cup 2026: Co-hosts Mexico first team into knockout rounds”
npr“Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup”
triblive“Mexico becomes 1st country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea”
khaleejtimes.com“Co-host Mexico booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage as Group A winners”
5×cross-perspective · 3The goal resulted from a defensive error by South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu, who collided with defender Lee Gi-hyuk and dropped the ball.
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alarabiya“Luis Romo scored in the 50th minute after South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu collided with defender Lee Gi-hyuk and dropped the ball inside the area.”
dailysabah“Mexico capitalized on a costly defensive mistake by South Korea”
dawn“Luis Romo’s goal just after half-time put Mexico through as Group A winners with a match to go following a goalkeeping clanger.”
hindu“Luis Romo’s goal just after half-time put Mexico through as Group A winners with a match to go following a goalkeeping clanger”
timesofindia“A goalkeeping blunder gifted Luis Romo the decisive goal”
khaleejtimes.com“Romo broke the deadlock three minutes after the restart, capitalising on a costly mistake by goalkeeper Kim Seung-Gyu. The South Korea keeper spilled a cross after colliding with a teammate, allowing the Mexico midfielder a simple finish into an unguarded net from the centre of the box.”
3×cross-perspective · 2Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel made a double save in the 87th minute to preserve the 1-0 lead.
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alarabiya“The South Koreans nearly equalized in the 87th minute when Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel stopped a header from close range by Cho Gue-sung, then made an even better save of Yang Hyun-jun’s attempt on the rebound, extending his right arm to keep the ball from crossing the”
dawn“In contrast, Mexico stopper Raul Rangel made a superb double save in the dying minutes to preserve their lead.”
timesofindia“A goalkeeping blunder gifted Luis Romo the decisive goal, while goalkeeper Raúl Rangel's crucial saves sealed the win.”
4×cross-perspective · 3The match was played at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Mexico.
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alarabiya“Mexico players celebrated at midfield and waved to the fans who cheered and sang from the packed stands at Estadio Akron.”
tass“The only goal of the match at the Estadio Akron in Zapopan was scored by Mexico’s Luis Romo in the 50th minute of the match”
dawn“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.”
khaleejtimes.com“Romo broke the deadlock three minutes after the restart, capitalising on a costly mistake by goalkeeper Kim Seung-Gyu. The South Korea keeper spilled a cross after colliding with a teammate, allowing the Mexico midfielder a simple finish into an unguarded net from the centre of the box.”
2×broadly confirmedMexico finished top of Group A with six points from two matches.
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khaleejtimes.com“The victory moved Javier Aguirre's side onto six points from two matches and ensured their first knockout game would be played in Mexico City on June 30, while maintaining their perfect start to the tournament.”
dawn“Luis Romo’s goal just after half-time put Mexico through as Group A winners with a match to go following a goalkeeping clanger.”
2×broadly confirmedMexico’s next match in the knockout stage will be played in Mexico City on June 30.
otherpakistan
khaleejtimes.com“The victory moved Javier Aguirre's side onto six points from two matches and ensured their first knockout game would be played in Mexico City on June 30, while maintaining their perfect start to the tournament.”
dawn“Finishing top keeps Mexico at home in the last 32 with a game against a third-placed team in Mexico City.”
Single-source · 3 — reported by one bloc only (uncorroborated)
South Korea is second in Group A with three points.
dawn
Javier Aguirre made three changes to Mexico’s starting lineup from their previous match against South Africa.
dawn
Hong Myung-bo made one change to South Korea’s starting lineup from their previous match.
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alarabiya
“It marks a major triumph for a team that failed to get out of the group stage in 2022 and now has won twice on home soil in front of jubilant crowds.”
→ Mexico won two matches at home in the 2026 World Cup after failing to advance from the group stage in 2022.
dawn
“at a delirious Guadalajara Stadium”
→ The match was played at a stadium in Guadalajara with a passionate crowd.
dawn
“goalkeeping clanger”
→ South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu made an error leading to Mexico's goal.
timesofindia
“hard-fought 1-0 victory”
→ Mexico won 1-0 against South Korea.
khaleejtimes.com
“an uninspiring first half that ended with sections of the home crowd booing the hosts off the pitch.”
→ The first half of the match was poorly received by some fans in the home stadium.
france24
“Canada power six goals past Qatar to take home their first three points in a world cup for the first time in their history.”
→ Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 and earned their first World Cup points.
france24
“Switzerland - Bosnia Herzegovina was not a very interesting game until the 74th minute at which point the swiss scored four and their opponents one.”
→ Switzerland defeated Bosnia Herzegovina 4-1, with four goals scored after the 74th minute.
france24
“The Czech Republic against South Africa ended in a 1-1 draw.”
→ The Czech Republic and South Africa drew 1-1.