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Mexico vs. South Korea Highlights: Mexico Tops Group A With Victory
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Mexico vs. South Korea Highlights: Mexico Tops Group A With Victory

Updated: Jun 18, 2026 - 11:33 PM ET

Mexico's historic first World Cup appearance in Guadalajara ended in a 1-0 victory over South Korea.

The decisive moment arrived in the second half when Luis Romo pounced on a goalkeeping error to break the deadlock. South Korea refused to go quietly, creating several dangerous opportunities in the dying minutes, but Mexico's Raúl Rangel made an incredible save late to keep the clean sheet.

The 1-0 victory catapults Mexico to the top of Group A, securing it first place in the group with 6 points and guaranteeing its place in the Round of 32.

Here are the top moments from Mexico vs. South Korea:

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Jun 18, 2026 - 8:15p ET

Mexico vs. South Korea Final Score

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Jun 18, 2026 - 11:33p ET

Mexico vs. South Korea Highlights

Jun 18, 2026 - 11:23p ET

Mexico, Guadalajara Show Love To Each Other Following The Match

Jun 18, 2026 - 11:21p ET

'Save Of The Tournament'

Jun 18, 2026 - 10:59p ET

Final: Mexico Escapes With Victory To Top Group A

Jun 18, 2026 - 10:51p ET

Huge Save Keeps Mexico Ahead

Jun 18, 2026 - 10:44p ET

Santiago Giménez Comes On For Mexico

Jun 18, 2026 - 10:42p ET

Atmosphere At Guadalajara Stadium

Jun 18, 2026 - 10:27p ET

Son Heung-Min Comes Off For South Korea

Jun 18, 2026 - 10:25p ET

Canelo In Attendance For Mexico vs. South Korea

Jun 18, 2026 - 10:12p ET

Luis Romo Puts Mexico Ahead

Jun 18, 2026 - 10:06p ET

Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez: Mexican Fans 'Are Very Demanding'

Jun 18, 2026 - 9:53p ET

Halftime: Mexico, South Korea, Held Without Goal Through 45

Jun 18, 2026 - 9:23p ET

Big Save For South Korea

Jun 18, 2026 - 9:21p ET

Goal Line Clearance By Edson Álvarez

Jun 18, 2026 - 8:53p ET

Battle For Top Spot In Group A

Jun 18, 2026 - 8:24p ET

Starting Lineups For Mexico vs. South Korea

Live Coverage for this began on Jun 18, 2026 - 10:07p ET
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