The Mexican national team sent fans into a frenzy at Mexico City Stadium after thrashing Czechia 3-0, closing out the 2026 World Cup group stage with a flawless record. Javier Aguirre’s squad has fans dreaming big as they head into the Round of 16.

South Korea entered the game only needing a draw to advance to the next stage of the competition, but could not find a way to draw level and must wait on other results to see if they progress as one of the best third-placed teams.

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.

La Albiceleste is already through to the Round of 32, but now they’re eyeing a legendary feat that, for now, belongs solely to El Tri.

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.

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.