New Delhi, June 19 -- Co-hosts Mexico became the first team in the FIFA World Cup 2026 to qualify for round of 32 after their narrow win over South Korea at the Guadalajara Stadium on Friday morning. The victory marks a major triumph for the Mexican team after they failed to go beyond the group stage in 2022, sending the fans inside and outside the stadium crazy.

Coming after a win over South Africa in the tournament opener, Mexico needed a win against the Son Hueng-min-led side. The home side took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0. The only goal of the match came in the 50th minute.

South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu collided with defender Lee Gi-hyuk with the ball dropping inside the box. Luis Romo, who was ...