FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group A):
- Mexico 1-0 South Korea
- Czechia 1-1 South Africa
Mexico became the first country to qualify to the round of 32 stage of the on-going 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The tournament co-hosts overcame South Korea 1-0 at the Estadio Guadalajara in Zapopan city.
Luis Francisco Romo Barron scored the match winner in the 50th minute as Mexico makes it 2-out-of-2 to qualify for the round of 32 on six points, with a match to spare.
Romo, a midfielder at C.D Guadalajara in the Mexican Primera Division was positioned to capitalize on a mistake by goalkeeper Kim Min Jae who failed to tame a high ball.
Earlier in the same group, South Africa recovered from a goal down to draw 1-all with Czechia at the Atlanta stadium.
Michal Sadilek gave Czechia the lead on 6 minutes.
South Africa replied with 7 minutes to end the game through Teboho Mokoena’s well drilled penalty.
This was the first point earned for Czechia and South Africa in the championship having lost their opening duels 1-2 and 0-2 to South Korea and Mexico respectively.
Julian Andres Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored for Mexico past South Africa in the official opening match of the tournament played before a fully packed Mexico city stadium.
Last group A duels:
The two final Group A matches will be played on 25th June 2026.
South Africa will play South Korea at Estadio Monterrey.
On the same day and time; Czechia will take on Mexico at the Mexico City stadium in Mexico city.
Latin Americans Argentina are the reigning champions of this tournament which has been played since 1930.
