Mexico becomes first nation to reach World Cup knockout stage

No Comment Video. Mexico becomes first nation to reach World Cup knockout stage Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 19/06/2026 - 8:58 GMT+2 Thousands of jubilant Mexico supporters celebrated across the country on 18 June after their team became the first nation to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over South Korea. Supporters poured out of Guadalajara's Estadio Akron waving flags and singing after the final whistle, while thousands gathered at fan zones in Monterrey and Mexico City. The win guarantees Mexico a place in the last 32 and confirms the hosts as Group A leaders with six points from two matches, an important milestone for a team playing in front of home crowds. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The decisive moment came in the 50th minute when midfielder Luis Romo capitalised on a defensive mistake involving South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu and defender Lee Gi-hyuk. Romo calmly converted into an empty net to score the only goal of the match. South Korea nearly levelled in the 87th minute, but goalkeeper Raúl Rangel produced a crucial save to preserve the lead. The qualification marks a significant turnaround for Mexico after its group-stage exit in 2022. With one match remaining against the Czech Republic in Mexico City, supporters are increasingly hopeful the national team can enjoy its strongest World Cup campaign in decades. World Cup 2026 Mexico South Korea FIFA Football supporters Top stories Now playing Next Mexico becomes first nation to reach World Cup knockout stage Now playing Next Macron and Modi tour Indian pavilion at France's VivaTech Now playing Next Humanoid robots and smart homes put AI centre stage at VivaTech 2026 in Paris Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 19th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Timelapse video shows ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz since reopening Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 18th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Lebanon: Tyre residents return to homes shattered by strikes Now playing Next EU Parliament approves 'strictest-ever' migration law Now playing Next Which European countries have the cleanest swimming water? Now playing Next Bus with Belarus children hit by a drone in Russia, Moscow claims Now playing Next Read the full text of the 14-point US-Iran deal as released by Tehran Now playing Next Video: Hundreds of drones target Russia in major Ukrainian attack Now playing Next EU leaders debate Ukraine as Costa opens diplomatic channel with Kremlin Now playing Next An EU of six, not 27, best way to 'reinforce Europe', Bruno Le Maire tells Euronews Now playing Next Companies are rushing into AI, but adoption is still lagging, a KPMG executive says Now playing Next French fishermen gather in Cherbourg as sector faces down multiple challenges ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Toronto celebrates as Ghana beat Panama with late World Cup goal No Comment Brussels rally presses EU to curb trade with settlements No Comment Mass protest by ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel over army conscription No Comment Watch: Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Versailles Uzbekistan Germany and Uzbekistan deepen ties, President Steinmeier tells Euronews Iran How do Iranians and Israelis view the US-Iran deal? Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Toy Story 5' - You've got a friend in tech? Culture news Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old 'proto-Stonehenge' just a few miles from the famous monument Tech News Salesforce France CEO: Both leaders and employees need to adapt to AI Israel Kaja Kallas responds after Israeli foreign minister says he will 'sever all contact' with her Travel News World's longest non-stop flight set for 2027 take-off as Qantas confirms Sydney-London route Lebanon Israel says one soldier killed and several injured in clashes following latest strikes in Lebanon ADVERTISEMENT Europe Today Besides Trump, nobody believes deal will last, former US general says Europe News Voters head to the polls in key UK by-election that could determine Britain's next PM The Cube Misinformation targets Trump and European leaders at G7 Russia Video: Hundreds of drones target Russia in major Ukrainian attack Tech News Inside Amazon’s vision for AI, robotics and jobs in Europe Europe in Motion Where is EV charging cheapest and fastest? Europe News Hegseth says Europe must take the lead on building 'NATO 3.0' No Comment UK: Tommy Robinson’s Oxford Union debate sparks protests and free speech backlash ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT