Co-hosts Mexico first team into World Cup knockout rounds (opens original article in a new tab)

Mexico became the first team to reach the World Cup knockout rounds with a 1-0 victory over South Korea, securing top spot in Group A.

• Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 to advance to the World Cup knockout rounds as Group A winners
• Mexico's Luis Romo scored the only goal of the match after South Korea's goalkeeper miscalculated
• South Korea remains in the group with three points, while the Czech Republic and South Africa still have a chance to progress