Luis Romo scores in the 50th minute to help lift Mexico to a 1-0 victory over South Korea in World Cup Group A play in Guadalajara on Thursday night.

South Korea FTCo-hosts Mexico became the first nation to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup with a narrow win over South Korea in Guadalajara.Mexico midfielder Luis Romo was in the right place at the right time to tap into an empty net after goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu spilled the ball following a collision with his team-mate Lee Gi-hyuk in the 50th minute.

Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum, gave a big shoutout to the National Team after their thrilling victory.

Luis Romo pounced on a defensive howler in the 50th minute to score the only goal of the match as the co-hosts claimed a narrow but vital victory in their second 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A fixture.

Luis Romo was the matchwinner for co-hosts Mexico against South Korea, scoring the only goal in a narrow victory at Estadio Guadalajara.