Live Feeds
● LIVE Updated 1d ago · 71 sources tracked

Mexico beat South Korea, become first team to reach World Cup knockouts

Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 at Estadio Azteca on June 30 to advance to the Round of 16. This victory marked the team's first knockout-stage win since 1986. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored the goals in the first half.

RSS Source map (53)

What changed

Mexico has progressed past the Round of 32 by defeating Ecuador.

Live updates

  1. Mexico Reach Round of 16 After First Knockout Win in 40 Years

    Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 at Estadio Azteca on June 30 to advance to the Round of 16. This victory marked the team's first knockout-stage win since 1986. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored the goals in the first half.

    What's confirmed:

    • Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 on June 30 at Estadio Azteca.
    • This was Mexico's first World Cup knockout-stage victory in 40 years.
    • Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored the goals in a nine-minute span during the first half.
    • Mexico won Group A and hosted their Round of 32 match.
    • Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 and Czechia 3-0 during the group stage.
    • South Africa and Mexico both advanced from Group A.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Mexico will play against England or Democratic Republic of Congo in the next round.
    confidence 100%

  2. Mexico First Team to Reach World Cup Knockouts After Win Over South Korea

    Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 on Thursday to win Group A. The co-hosts are the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the 48-team tournament. They have secured a home match in the round of 32.

    What's confirmed:

    • Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 to become the first team to qualify for the knockout stage.
    • Mexico won Group A.
    • The victory ensures Mexico a home tie in the round of 32.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Mexico has a last-16 date in Mexico City on June 30.
    confidence 95%

  3. Mexico First Team to Reach World Cup Round of 32

    Mexico secured first place in Group A after a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Thursday. The co-hosts are the first team to advance to the knockout stage in the 48-team format. They have earned a home match for the next round.

    What's confirmed:

    • Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 to win Group A.
    • Mexico is the first team to qualify for the World Cup knockout stage.
    • The victory ensures Mexico a home match in the round of 32.
    • The match took place in Guadalajara.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Mexico will play their last-16 match in Mexico City on June 30.
    confidence 90%

  4. Mexico Beats South Korea to Lead Group A and Reach World Cup Knockouts

    Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 to secure first place in Group A. With this win, the co-hosts became the first team to qualify for the knockout stage of the tournament. The victory ensures Mexico a home tie in the round of 32.

    What's confirmed:

    • Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0.
    • Mexico finished first in Group A.
    • Mexico is the first team to qualify for the World Cup knockout stage.
    • Goalkeeper Raúl Rangel made a key save to help Mexico advance.
    • Mexico is a co-host of the tournament.
    • The win secures Mexico a home tie in the round of 32.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Mexico is still a work in progress.
    • Mexico capitalized on a goalkeeper blunder to win.
    • South Korea still has a route to the round of 32.
    confidence 100%