Jun 18, 2026 - 8:15p ET
FIFA Men's World Cup
FIFA Men's World Cup
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 - 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
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