Mexico Secures Historic Spot in 2026 World Cup Knockout Stage After 1-0 Win Over South Korea
GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Updated June 18, 2024, 19:45 UTC (13:45 CDT)
Mexico became the first nation to guarantee a spot in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Korea in Guadalajara on Thursday, June 18. The win at Estadio Akron secured El Tri’s place in the final 16, where they will face the winner of the Group B match between Spain and Germany.
How Mexico’s Victory Unlocked the Knockout Spot
The victory came in the 72nd minute when