Mexico beats South Korea 1-0, clinches World Cup knockout spot

sportsJun 19, 2026622,695

Luis Romo’s 50th-minute goal gave Mexico a 1-0 win over South Korea in Guadalajara. The victory clinched El Tri a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 and made Mexico the first country to qualify for the knockout stage. As one of the tournament co-hosts, Mexico gains early momentum and reshapes Group C, leaving South Korea needing points to stay in contention.

Jeremy Lindenfeld

@jeremotographs.bsky.social

Koreatown, Los Angeles the moment Mexico scored their goal against South Korea.

103945d ago

onevoiceofmany.bsky.social11

Soccer now brings forth more joy than the NFL.

saandress.bsky.social11

Great atmosphere everywhere. Bars with the game on and groups of people watching from the street. Electric, fun, community 🇲🇽/🇺🇸❤️

KUNA8

I was there too. The streets erupted, but it was weird seeing all the Korean flags still flying

ELIZE3

That's one way to get a party started in Koreatown! 🎉

sidseven.bsky.social3

Makes Sense, Since They Left Their Country & Came Here. Like My Ancestors Did. I'm Rooting For The Ball.

gandaberunda.bsky.social2

Instead of spending billions for war, we should be spending billions to throw massive global & nation-wide parties. It will generate the same level of economic activity without killing people. Everyone should celebrate big like Mardi Gras & Carnival, every city, everywhere. Economy of celebration

Brittany Andrews2

That goal was worth celebrating! 🇲🇽⚽ The atmosphere must've been absolutely electric. What a moment!

Pop Crave

@popcrave.com

Mexico becomes the first team to qualify for the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

50945d ago

Brittany Andrews2

GOOOOOL! 🇲🇽💚 You could feel the energy through the screen. What a huge goal! Who else is hyped right now? ⚽

Circling Seattle Sports

@circlingseasports.bsky.social

ABSOLUTE CHILLS! Seattle Stadium belting out John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” after the final whistle. Sound up. Wow. #FIFAWorldCup #USMNT #Socceroos

12744d ago

Tim Tanner2

And why were they singing that song?

Laura Martínez 🥑

@miblogestublog.bsky.social

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0

13445d ago

San Francisco Chronicle

@sfchronicle.com

Mexico soccer fans celebrate the team’s 1-0 win over South Korea at a watch party outside San Francisco’s Chase Center on Thursday. 🇲🇽🇰🇷

10745d ago

Brent Toderian

@brenttoderian.bsky.social

“One of the Socceroos in a green-and-gold jersey spotted my media accreditation lanyard, pulled me aside, grabbed my shoulders, and shouted, ‘This is phenomenal! Tell the world!’ before disappearing… this perfectly summed up the atmosphere of Vancouver’s downtown late in the afternoon.” #WorldCup

8545d ago

mike taddow

@miketaddow.bsky.social

loving the sportsmanship between mexico & south korea after this match. the love affair between fans of these two nations continues to grow. we gon see a bunch of juan kim’s in the world soon. the world cup!

7645d ago

TSN

@tsnofficial.bsky.social

MEXICO ARE ADVANCING TO THE ROUND OF 32! 🇲🇽 After winning both of their first two games of the #FIFAWorldCup, Mexico finish at the top of their group and are moving on!

5045d ago

Fabrizio Romano (MIRROR)

@fabrizioromano.yopro20.com

🚨🇲🇽 Mexico have officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32.

6445d ago

MadGreek 🧿

@madgreek2024.bsky.social

Just got back from watching the match between Mexico vs South Korea from Seattle with local fans. Tough match but Mexico pulled it off winning 1-0. Love the golden hours around 8-9pm, the view from Pike's Market looking at the big screens belong, as the ferry rolls in. Good Night Bluesky.

5045d ago

cobythesea.bsky.social3

Gotta love PNW summer nights! 😎

Matt Winberry3

Seattle will definitely be flexing tomorrow.

Jeff Rueter

@jeffrueter.bsky.social

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4445d ago

Massimo (mirror)

@rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social

Reportedly 400 000 fans celebrated Mexico victory agains South Korea at the Angel de la Independencia in Mexico City Original post

3444d ago

Jeff Yang

@originalsp.in

Great game, Mexico! 👏👏👏 South Korea hung in there but man…heartbreaking to lose on that goalkeeper flub.

2545d ago

Author Myron J. Clifton

@deardean22.bsky.social

What a fun and intense match. Mexico score on a massive keeper error by South Korea to squeeze out a crucial 1- Nil win Whew!

2545d ago

Michael Battista

@battista.bsky.social

Time to do that soccer. A huge matchup in World Cup Group C. Scotland lead the group, Morocco need a point or more to stay competitive. An electric environment at Boston Stadium (Gillette) is shaping up for 6 PM kickoff. Reporting for @nysoccerjournal.com. #FIFAWorldCup

1944d ago

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