Mexico went through the group stage without allowing a single goal against in three victories. What grade would you give the host?

Despite securing top spot in Group A and guaranteeing home advantage in the World Cup knockout stage, Mexico have not played ​well at the tournament so far, coach Javier Aguirre said on Tuesday.

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 makes history and reaches the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time ever. In Monterrey, a 1-0 win over South Korea is enough to secure second place in Group A behind Mexico and book a clash against Canada in Los Angeles.

Mexico made it three wins from three in its World Cup group campaign as Mateo Chavez, Julian Quinones and Alvaro Fidalgo were on target in a 3-0 win over Czechia.

Goals from Mateo Chavez, Julian Quinones and Alvaro Fidalgo plus an appearance for Guillermo Ochoa help co-hosts Mexico wrap up their FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage commitments with a third straight victory by sweeping Czechia aside 3-0 here at the Mexico City Stadium.