Mexico edge South Korea to win Group A, secure home last-32 tie

A costly South Korean goalkeeper mistake opens the door for Luis Romo, while a late double-save from Raúl Rangel preserves the crucial shutout.

Mexico booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage as Group A winners and secured home advantage for the Round of 32 after Luis Romo’s second-half strike earned the tournament co-hosts a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday.