In the second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A, host Mexico defeated South Korea with a score of 1-0. Luis Romo scored the goal that gave Mexico the victory in the 50th minute.
Mexico, which increased its points to 6 with this victory, guaranteed to advance to the last 32 rounds before the last matches. South Korea remained in 2nd place in the group with 3 points.
In South Korea, Beşiktaş’s striker Hyeon-gyu Oh entered the game in the 57th minute.
Edson Alvarez, who spent last season on loan at Fenerbahçe in Mexico, appeared in the first 11.
HERE IS THE GOAL OF THE MATCH
⚽ Mexico’s goal came in the big disagreement between the goalkeeper and the defense! Luis Romo did not miss the opportunity! pic.twitter.com/9ol5cR1iws
— TRT Spor (@trtspor) June 19, 2026

