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Thousands of jubilant Mexico supporters celebrated across the country on 18 June after their team became the first nation to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage with a…

Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup

Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over South Korea at a delirious Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday.

Mexico advances to World Cup knockout stage with a 1-0 win over South Korea. Mexico reaching the Round of 16 at 60.5% YES.

Mexico advances to the knockout rounds of FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating South Korea 1-0 in Guadalajara.

June 12-18, 2026Mexico became the first country to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0. Merlín the duck is celebrated as the team…

Mexico won 1-0, thanks to a Luis Romo goal in the 50th minute, to become the first team of the tournament to advance to the round of 32.

Mexico makes history as the first team to reach the 2026 World Cup knockout stage after a thrilling win over South Korea. Read more on Punch.