Mexico secured their place in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a hard-fought 1–0 victory over South Korea at Estadio Akron on June 19, 2026.
The hosts, buoyed by a passionate home crowd, extended their winning run in the tournament to three consecutive matches, marking a historic first for El Tri in World Cup history.
The first half was tightly contested, with both sides struggling to create clear chances.
Mexico came closest when a dangerous delivery from Roberto Alvarado found Julián Quiñones, whose header was well saved by South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-Gyu. South Korea also threatened through Son Heung-min, but their effort was ruled out for offside.
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The breakthrough came early in the second half following a costly mistake from Kim Seung-Gyu, who failed to properly deal with an aerial ball inside the box.
Luis Romo reacted quickly to punish the error, calmly slotting into an empty net to give Mexico the lead.
Despite growing pressure in the final stages, including a late attempt from Cho Gue-sung that was denied by Raúl Rangel, South Korea could not find an equaliser.
Mexico held firm to secure all three points, confirming their progression to the knockout stage, while South Korea now face a crucial final group match against South Africa.
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