Guadalajara, June 19 -- Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after edging past South Korea 1-0 in a tense Group A encounter in Guadalajara on Thursday (Local Time).

Luis Romo emerged as the match-winner for Javier Aguirre's side, scoring the decisive goal early in the second half to send the home fans into celebration and continue Mexico's impressive start to the tournament.

The victory followed Mexico's opening 2-0 win over South Africa and ensured their progression to the knockout phase with one group match still to play. El Tri now sit atop Group A with six points and three goals overall.

Despite a lively atmosphere inside the packed stadium, clear-cut opportunities we...