Romo Strike Sends Mexico Past South Korea
Luis Romo scored early in the second half to give Mexico a 1-0 win over South Korea in their Group A clash in Guadalajara.
M exico beat South Korea 1-0 in their Group A fixture at Guadalajara Stadium, where 45,522 saw Luis Romo settle a tight contest early in the second half.
Goalless first half
Neither side could find a breakthrough before the interval in a cagey opening period.
Romo strikes
Luis Romo broke the deadlock in the 50th minute to put Mexico ahead. South Korea, who withdrew Son Heung-min just before the hour, pushed for an equaliser but could not find one.
Group A
The win lifts Mexico in Group A, where Czechia and South Africa drew 1-1 in the other fixture.
Reporting: based on official FIFA match data, June 19, 2026.