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Mexico's Luis Romo celebrates with teammates scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup Group A match vs South Korea at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 18, 2026. [Ulises RUIZ / AFP]
Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over South Korea at a delirious Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday.
Luis Romo's goal just after half-time put Mexico through as Group A winners with a match to go following a goalkeeping clanger.
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