Mexican midfielder Luis Romo scored the only goal as Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 on Thursday in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Mexico.
The victory, secured through a second-half opportunist strike, allowed the co-hosts to top the group and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage.
Luis Romo scored in the 50th minute after capitalizing on a defensive blunder by South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu; The match flow featured a scoreless, chance-trading first half before Mexico took control after the break, defending resolutely to preserve the narrow lead despite late South Korean pressure.
Mexico now sits atop Group A with two wins from two matches, six points, and a +3 goal difference. South Korea has three points from two games and a level goal difference.
Mexico faces its final Group A opponent on June 24.