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Co-host Mexico became the first team on Thursday to secure a place in the round of 32 of the 2026 football World Cup by beating South Korea 1-0 in the second round of Group A.
In Zapopan, a solitary goal by Luis Romo in the 50th minute sealed the triumph for the Aztecs, who are reaching the knockout stage for the 10th time in their history.
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They previously advanced in 1970 and 1986, when they played at home and reached the quarterfinals, and consecutively in every tournament held between 1994 and 2018.
After two rounds of matches, Javier Aguirre’s squad leads the group with six points, compared to three for South Korea and one apiece for the Czech Republic and South Africa, who drew 1-1.
