How Mexico Made History With Barely a Shot — And What South Korea's Keeper Did Wrong

Mexico edge South Korea to reach World Cup knockout stage

Mexico became the first team to qualify for the World Cup knockout stage with a narrow 1 0 victory over South Korea in Guadalajara, a result that confirms their progress and maintains the momentum of the co hosts in front of an expectant home crowd. The win guarantees Mexico first place in Group A and secures the prospect of further matches on home soil in the last 32 and potentially the last 16.

Luis Romo delivered the decisive moment early in the second half, punishing a rare error in the South Korean defence. Goalk…