World Cup 2026: Mexico first team to qualify for the Round of 16, beating South Korea (1-0)

Mexico, one of the three co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, became the first team to qualify for the Round of 16 thanks to a 1-0 win against South Korea on Thursday in Guadalajara.

Already winners of the opening match against South Africa (2-0), the Mexicans pulled off a big result with this narrow victory, which not only secures their qualification but also the top spot in Group A, meaning a Round of 16 match at home in Mexico City, with a possible quarterfinal also in their capital.