Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 to advance in World Cup Group A

By Hoang Nguyen JUN. 19, 2026

Co-hosts Mexico secured their place in the knockout stage with a narrow 1-0 win over South Korea in a tense Group A encounter in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, at the atmospheric Guadalajara Stadium.

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June 19
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Full time: Mexico 1-0 South Korea
Mexico are first team that made it past the group stage with the only goal by Luis Romo. They also secured the top spot in Group A with this victory over South Korea. Meanwhile, South Korea still have a great chance to advance, as they only need a draw against South Africa in the next match. Beautiful atmosphere at the Guadalajara Stadium as the Mexican fans sang in joy.

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Another corner for South Korea and Cho was the target again, but Johan Vazquez cleared it to safety.

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Here comes the first corner of the game. Lee Kang-in's following cross found Lee Han-beom at the far post, but his header was off target.

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Six minutes of added time for South Korea's effort to seek the equalizer.

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How did South Korea not score in this one? The ball was crossed over from the left and Cho headed too close to Rangel, who did brilliantly to stand his ground and blocked with his foot. Then, while falling down, Cho flicked out his foot to deflect the ball back on target, but Rangel claimed it safely.

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Suddenly, Mexico got a relevant chance with Obed Vargas' long-range drive that forced a save from Kim. It was an excellent save.

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The crowd was delighted to see Guadalajara native Cesar Huerta come on Quinones.

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Mexico's defense dropped even deeper now. Even stronger teams than South Korea would struggle against this backline.

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Jimenez came off for Santiago Gimenez. Roberto Alvarado also made way for Israel Reyes.

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South Korea still haven't got a shot on target despite having more possession over the past 15 minutes.

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In their opening matches of Group A, Mexico easily defeated South Africa 2-0, while South Korea came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1. In the group's next round, the Czech Republic disappointed again by drawing 1-1 against South Africa, leaving the match at Guadalajara between Mexico and South Korea likely to decide the group winner and the first ticket to the Round of 32.

Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 to advance in World Cup Group A

Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 to advance in World Cup Group A

Co-hosts Mexico secured their place in the knockout stage with a narrow 1-0 win over South Korea in a tense Group A encounter in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, at the atmospheric Guadalajara Stadium.

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