Mexico clinches top spot in World Cup Group A

Mexico defeated South Korea 1‑0 in Guadalajara, securing first place in Group A of the FIFA World Cup and guaranteeing progression to the knockout stage. The lone goal came in the early second half after a goalkeeper error by the Korean keeper, and the result gave the co‑hosts six points.

Other Group A matches concluded on the same day: Canada recorded its first World Cup victory, beating Qatar 6‑0 with goals from Cyle Larin, Jonathan David (two), Terence Bayaka and Jasmin Darznik. Switzerland eliminated Bosnia‑Herzegovina 4‑1, with Manzambi scoring a hat‑trick and Vargas adding a second‑half goal. The Czech Republic and South Africa drew 1‑1 after the Czech side took an early lead.

These results set the final group standings: Mexico 6 points, South Korea 3, Czech Republic 1, South Africa 1. Canada, Switzerland, Bosnia‑Herzegovina and Qatar also completed their group fixtures, determining the pairings for the round of 16.