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.

South Africa leave it late to snatch a 1-1 draw with Czechia, as Group A is blown wide open in Atlanta. Meanwhile, US talisman Christian Pulisic doesn't train ahead of his side's clash with the Socceroos.

Mexico became the first team to book a place in the knockout stage, sealing top spot in Group A with the victory. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Co-hosts Mexico have won Group A at the 2026 World Cup after beating South Korea 1-0 in Guadalajara on Friday morning.

History made for Canada as they secure their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory in emphatic fashion, with Jonathan David's hat-trick powering a six-goal rout of Qatar. Yet the celebrations are likely to be subdued,