Mexico 1-0 Korea — as it happened

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  Taeguk Warriors down but far from out as matrix of final group match results bodes well for advancing

  A 1-0 loss to the co-hosts is a blow to Korea's round of 32 chances, but the door is far from shut with even a draw against South Africa likely enough to seal second place in Group A.

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  'My whole department is here': Coworkers, crowds come together to watch World Cup match at Gwanghwamun Square

  Under sweltering heat and a blazing sun, tens of thousands traded in chimaek for iced coffee and water as Korea takes on Mexico, even joined by ambassadors and their families.

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  For Korea, a win against Mexico may rely on tactical discipline, or drowning out the noise — literally

  The fate of Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026 may well be decided by the face-off as both sides aim to clinch first place in a contest that slightly favors the home team.

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  Eight years ago, Mexico fell in love with Son Heung-min. Now it has to stop him.

  He's been called "brother" ever since Korea's surprise win helped El Tri advance to the round of 16 in 2018, but on match day, he's someone else to the home fans: the biggest threat.