Mexico rejoice after second World Cup win in 2026....
Key takeaways
- A and become the first team to qualify for the knockout round thanks to a game-winning goal from Luis Romo in a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Thursday.
- Yet five minutes into the second half, Romo pounced on a mistake from South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu, who spilled a cross in his box, allowing the Mexico winger to calmly tap it into the empty net.
- Things opened up in the second half, but by the final whistle, the World Cup co-hosts had their second win of the World Cup.
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A and become the first team to qualify for the knockout round thanks to a game-winning goal from Luis Romo in a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Thursday.
Played in front of a boisterous crowd of 45,522 at the Estadio Guadalajara, the match began with both sides taking a cautious approach and seemingly content with a draw, knowing the result could still benefit them after they both won last week. Yet five minutes into the second half, Romo pounced on a mistake from South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu, who spilled a cross in his box, allowing the Mexico winger to calmly tap it into the empty net.
Things opened up in the second half, but by the final whistle, the World Cup co-hosts had their second win of the World Cup. From our writers in the stands, here are their talking points.