Mexico became the first team to qualify for the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging past South Korea 1-0 in their Group A match in Guadalajara on Thursday.
Luis Romo scored the winner in the 50th minute, tapping home after South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu spilled a high ball after colliding with his own teammate.
The win took El Tri to the top of Group A with six points, securing their place in the knockout stages with one group match remaining. Mexico will face the Czech Republic in the final group match on June 24.
Published on June 19, 2026
