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Mexico beat South Korea 1-0, become first team to reach World Cup knockouts

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According to Al Jazeera, Mexico has become the first team to clinch a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds. Luis Romo scored in the fiftieth minute to lead Mexico past South Korea one-nil. With the victory secured, Mexico advances to the Round of Thirty-Two—and they'll play that knockout match on home soil.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/6/19/mexico-beat-so...

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