Korea Coach Implores Players to Hold Heads High After Loss to Mexico
Mexico advanced after Luis Romo scored from a goalkeeper error, and South Korea can still qualify with a result in its final group match.
- On Thursday, June 18, 2026, Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 at Estadio Guadalajara in Zapopan to clinch the top spot in Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Luis Romo scored the match's only goal five minutes after the restart when goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu collided with defender Lee Gi-hyuk attempting to intercept a cross, leaving the ball loose.
- South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo praised his players' execution despite the error, saying, "The result is quite disappointing but the players executed their plans well overall."
- Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre welcomed the victory, which guarantees at least one knockout-stage match in Mexico City, remarking, "There's nothing like playing at home, it's priceless."
- To qualify for the round of 32, South Korea must secure a win or draw against South Africa in their final Group A match on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
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"It hurts, but let's shake it off and move on." Hola World Cup: Defeat against Mexico despite having more ball possession. The plan was to not concede a goal until the 20th minute of the first half and then take control of the game. This was the plan of the South Korean national team facing Mexico in the second match of the CONCACAF World Cup on the 19th. The game unfolded according to plan. The players, who pressed fiercely in the early stages …
South Korea coach urges players to move on from Mexico defeat
Korea coach implores players to hold heads high after loss to Mexico
ZAPOPAN, Mexico — Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo praised his players for their effort following a 1-0 loss to Mexico on Thursday at the FIFA World Cup, saying they now need to shift their focus to their final group stage match instead of dwelling on the defeat. Korea looked to be in control of the match but conceded the match's lone goal five minutes after the restart at Estadio Guadalajara in Zapopan, western Mexico. Goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu ca…
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