According to the match report, co-host Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 in Guadalajara in the second round of group-stage play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The lone goal came from Luis Romo, and the victory secured Mexico’s place in the knockout rounds.
The game marked Mexico’s second match in the tournament’s group stage, and the hosts were seeking a second straight win. Mexico delivered the result needed to move atop Group A, converting chances into a narrow but decisive scoreline.
Luis Romo provided the match-winner for Mexico. His goal proved enough to separate the teams, with South Korea unable to find an equalizer over the course of the contest, according to the match report.
With the victory, Mexico clinched first place in Group A and advanced to the round of 32, becoming the first team in the competition to secure progression to the knockout phase, according to the match report.
The win in Guadalajara keeps the co-hosts on course in the tournament and sets the stage for their next fixtures as they prepare for the round of 32. South Korea will remain in Group A competition, seeking the results needed to move on from the group stage.
