{"id":1460426,"date":"2026-06-19T04:56:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T03:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&p=1460426"},"modified":"2026-06-19T04:56:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T03:56:12","slug":"post-match-analysis-mexico-vs-south-korea-19-06-26","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/post-match-analysis-mexico-vs-south-korea-19-06-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexico vs South Korea stats and analysis: Mexico come out on top in battle of the high lines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mexico became the first team to qualify for the World Cup knockout phase, beating South Korea 1-0 and securing top spot in Group A.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a cagey first half from both sides, with Mexico controlling proceedings for the opening 30 minutes before South Korea had a stint of their own to end the half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both sides took just five shots between them in the first half, creating zero big chances and only generating 0.22 expected goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the second half, Mexico started fast, grabbing a goal after a South Korea error, as Luis Romo was alive to the situation to stab it home, scoring in his home stadium at club level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite South Korea dominating more of the ball from then on, they rarely managed to trouble Mexico, barring a few big chances from crosses into the box in the final minutes of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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