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Romo's Lucky Goal Seals Win for Mexico
19 Jun
Summary
- Luis Romo scored for Mexico against Korea in the 50th minute.
- The goal came from an unexpected play within the box.
- Mexico is competing in the 2026 World Cup as hosts.
Luis Romo scored a pivotal goal for Mexico in the 50th minute of their match against Korea, much to the excitement of his home fans in Jalisco. The midfielder, a surprise starter for El Tri, capitalized on a spilled ball in the box after a collision between the Korean goalkeeper and a defender. Romo's alert play secured an empty-net goal, putting Mexico ahead.
This victory is significant for Mexico as they aim to clinch the top position in Group A of the 2026 World Cup. The Mexican national team is making their 18th appearance in the tournament, with their best historical performances being quarterfinal finishes in 1970 and 1986 when they hosted. Mexico qualified automatically for the 2026 World Cup as hosts, currently holding the 14th rank in the FIFA Men's World Rankings. Their base camp for the tournament is in Mexico City.
