Mexico book Round-of-32 spot with hard-fought win over South Korea
Mexico became the first nation to secure a place in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Korea in Group A at Estadio Guadalajara. Following their opening 2-0 win over South Africa, the hosts moved to six points from two matches, guaranteeing a top-two finish in the group.