Mexico reach World Cup knockout stage after South Korea goalkeeper error gifts 1-0 win

Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage, beating South Korea 1-0 through a goal that owed everything to a goalkeeping error. Kim Seung-gyu collided with a teammate and spilled the ball for Luis Romo to hook in on 50 minutes. A double save from Raúl Rangel in the closing minutes preserved the win. Mexico are guaranteed a last-16 place at their home World Cup, and a potential meeting with England at the Azteca is now a realistic prospect.