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Mexico's Luis Romo (7) celebrates with Julian Quinones, left, and Erik Lira (6) after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Mexico beat South Korea to earn first World Cup knockout spot

Mexico's Raul Jimenez (9), left, fights for the ball with South Korea's Lee Han-beom (2) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

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Relive Mexico's fans celebrating their victory over South Africa in the opening game of the World Cup.

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Mexico beat 10-man South Africa in their World Cup opener

THREE red cards as Mexico get World Cup started with win over South Africa

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Wilton Sampaio shows a red card to South Africa's midfielderThemba Zwane during the 2026 World Cup Group A match against Mexico

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FIFA World Cup - Group A

Last updated: 22 June, 1:19am

Position	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points
1	Mexico	2	2	0	0	3	0	+3	6
2	Korea Republic	2	1	0	1	2	2	0	3
3	Czech Republic	2	0	1	1	2	3	-1	1
4	South Africa	2	0	1	1	1	3	-2	1

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Copa America - Group B

Last updated: 23 March, 12:54pm

Position	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points
1	Venezuela	3	3	0	0	6	1	+5	9
2	Ecuador	3	1	1	1	4	3	+1	4
3	Mexico	3	1	1	1	1	1	0	4
4	Jamaica	3	0	0	3	1	7	-6	0

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