Mexico becomes first nation to reach 2026 World Cup knockouts after 1-0 win over South Korea
news.com.au—Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 to win Group A and become the first country to clinch a spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup, giving them a home last-32 tie as a co-host nation. South Korea suffered their first loss of the group stage in the defeat. Mexico's advancement is a symbolic boost for the host country going into the knockout round.
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- Associated Press — Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 to win Group A and become the first country into the 2026 World Cup knockouts.
- Yonhap News — South Korea suffered their first loss of the group stage in the 1-0 defeat to Mexico.
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- France 24 — World Cup 2026: Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage after beating South Korea
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- Reuters — Win secured Mexico a home last-32 tie as one of the three co-host nations.
- New York Times — Mexico win World Cup Group A to become first team to qualify for knockout stage