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Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup

World Cup ![Mexico's Luis Romo (7), left, scores the opening goal during the World

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World Cup to secure qualification. Luis Romo scored the decisive goal five minutes into the second

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World Cup 2026 ![Mexico players celebrate after Luis Romo took advantage of Kim Seung-gyu’s error to score the only goal

Mexico beat South Korea 1-0, become first team to reach World Cup knockouts

World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026) cohosts Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds with a 1-0 win over South Korea at a delirious [Guadalajara Stadium](/sports/2026/6/3/fifa-world-cup-2026-stadiums-matches-us-canada-mexico) on Thursday. Luis Romo’s goal