Mexico beats South Korea to secure round‑of‑16 spot at 2026 World Cup

Mexico kept an unbeaten record and topped its group by defeating South Korea 1‑0 in Guadalajara. Luis Romo scored the decisive goal after a defensive mix‑up, while goalkeeper Raúl Rangel and defender Edson Álvarez made key contributions. The victory made Mexico the first team to qualify for the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.

Coach Javier Aguirre used the win to reward the squad, granting players rest before the next match and praising midfielder Erik Lira for his strong defensive play. Aguirre hinted at possible squad rotations to manage fatigue as Mexico prepares for its upcoming game against the Czech Republic.