Mexico continued their impressive start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a gritty 1-0 victory over South Korea, moving to six points from two matches and tightening their grip on the top spot in Group A.
It wasn’t a goal-fest, but El Tri showed the composure of a team determined to make a deep run. South Korea pushed hard for an equalizer, yet Mexico’s disciplined defense held firm to secure another crucial three points.
With back-to-back wins, Mexico have put themselves in a commanding position to reach the knockout stage, while pressure now mounts on South Korea heading into their final group match.
If Mexico keep producing results like this, they won’t just be aiming to qualify—they could become one of the surprise contenders of the tournament.
