South Korea howler gifts Mexico victory as World Cup co-hosts reach knockout phase
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South Korea skipper Son Heung-min had the first sniff at goal after 15 minutes, looping the ball over Rangel only for Edson Alvarez to prevent it going in with a bicycle kick on the line. World Cup 2026: Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage after beating South Korea. Finishing top keeps Mexico at home in the last 32 with a game against a third-placed team in Mexico City.
Furthermore, Both teams went into the clash in front of a passionate home crowd knowing that victory would guarantee progress in double-quick time. 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. His counterpart Hong Myung-bo made just one alteration, largely keeping faith with the team that fought back to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1.
In addition, South Korea are second on three points, with the Czech Republic and South Africa also still alive on one. South Africa and the Czechs drew 1-1 earlier in the day.
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South Korea skipper Son Heung-min had the first sniff at goal after 15 minutes, looping the ball over Rangel only for Edson Alvarez to prevent it going in with a bicycle kick on the line.
according to Dawn - HomeWorld Cup 2026: Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage after beating South Korea.
according to France 24 English — All NewsFinishing top keeps Mexico at home in the last 32 with a game against a third-placed team in Mexico City.
according to Dawn - HomeBoth teams went into the clash in front of a passionate home crowd knowing that victory would guarantee progress in double-quick time.
according to Dawn - HomeCo-hosts Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage after a 1-0 victory over South Korea at a retired Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday.
according to France 24 English — All NewsCo-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.
according to Dawn - HomeHis counterpart Hong Myung-bo made just one alteration, largely keeping faith with the team that fought back to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1.
according to Dawn - HomeSouth Korea are second on three points, with the Czech Republic and South Africa also still alive on one.
according to Dawn - HomeSouth Africa and the Czechs drew 1-1 earlier in the day.
according to Dawn - HomeBut the Koreans were mostly toothless going forward until the final few minutes, when Guadalajara native Rangel came to Mexico’s rescue.
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