South Korea FTCo-hosts Mexico became the first nation to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup with a narrow win over South Korea in Guadalajara.Mexico midfielder Luis Romo was in the right place at the right time to tap into an empty net after goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu spilled the ball following a collision with his team-mate Lee Gi-hyuk in the 50th minute.

Mexico maintained their perfect start to the World Cup by crushing Czech Republic, while South Africa reached the knockout stage for the first time in their history after a famous 1-0 victory over South Korea.

Host nation Mexico swept through the group stage with three straight wins to finish top of Group A and advance directly to the round of 32. South Korea dropped

With a performance for the ages, El Tri punched their ticket to the Round of 16 with a flawless record, reigniting the hopes of millions and rewriting the history books of Mexican soccer.

Goals from Mateo Chavez, Julian Quinones and Alvaro Fidalgo plus an appearance for Guillermo Ochoa help co-hosts Mexico wrap up their FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage commitments with a third straight victory by sweeping Czechia aside 3-0 here at the Mexico City Stadium.

Mexico went through the group stage without allowing a single goal against in three victories. What grade would you give the host?