Mexico still don't look like a finished product, but fine-tuning can wait for another day as the co-hosts punched their ticket to the round of 32.

South Korea FTCo-hosts Mexico became the first nation to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup with a narrow win over South Korea in Guadalajara.Mexico midfielder Luis Romo was in the right place at the right time to tap into an empty net after goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu spilled the ball following a collision with his team-mate Lee Gi-hyuk in the 50th minute.

Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum, couldn’t hide her excitement after El Tri’s victory over South Korea at the 2026 World Cup, sharing a heartfelt message of pride and support on social media.

Luis Romo was the matchwinner for co-hosts Mexico against South Korea, scoring the only goal in a narrow victory at Estadio Guadalajara.

The 2026 World Cup is already creating unforgettable moments—some joyful, others not so much. In Guadalajara, soccer passion turned into heartbreak when José “Chico” Méndez, a nearly 90-year-old grandpa,

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Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum, gave a big shoutout to the National Team after their thrilling victory.