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How the Mexico-South Korea game in the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolded – Pictures
Mexico won 1-0, thanks to a Luis Romo goal in the 50th minute, to become the first team of the tournament to advance to the round of 32.
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Mexico's head coach Javier Aguirre should be pleased that his team has become the first in the 2026 FIFA World Cup to advance to the Round of 32.(AFP)
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Mexico's Jesus Gallardo celebrates after the match. He had a good game.(REUTERS)
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Mexico's Obed Vargas had a big shot from outside the box only to be denied by the goalkeeper.(AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
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Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel comes up with a double save in second-half stoppage time.(AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
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Mexico midfielder Luis Romo celebrates his goal in the 50th minute, the only goal of the match.(AFP)
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Mexico's forward Julian Quinones gestures during the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Korea at the Guadalajara Stadium. His header was earlier saved by the South Korean goalkeeper. (AFP)
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