The Mexico national football team became the first to secure their qualification to the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup with a narrow 1-0 win against South Korea, thanks to a goal from Luis Romo.

What happened in the match?

The Estadio Guadalajara witnessed the second win for the team led by Javier “El Vasco” Aguirre. Luis Romo was in the right place at the right time to score the winning goal.

How did the match unfold?

A ball elevated to the large area, which at one moment seemed to be dominated by goalkeeper Kim Seung-Gyu, but which in a blink of an eye was left adrift with several Mexican players in the area. Romo, attentive to the action, in a sea of bodies, caught the ball to send it to the unprotected goal with his right leg.

What's next for Mexico?

With this win, Mexico reached six points with three goals for and none against, in first place in group A. In the last match, Mexico will face the Czech Republic at the Estadio Ciudad de México.

TeamPointsGoals forGoals against
Mexico630
South Korea311
Czech Republic101
South Africa102