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Giant Czech flag swallows World Cup staff member after national anthems

One unfortunate member of the crew working the Czech Republic vs South Korea game found themselves pointed and laughed at, Nelson Muntz style

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Judo: Home nation strikes gold in Ulaanbaatar

The hosts celebrated gold on day two as Ankhzaya Lavjargal thrilled the Mongolian crowd with victory in the -73kg category. World champions Haruka Kaju and Shiho Tanaka added more gold for Japan, while Korea’s Lee Joonhwan impressed with a spectacular ippon to claim the -81kg title.

Euronews

India, South Korea discuss cooperation in digital governance, citizen-centric service delivery

India and South Korea are exploring enhanced cooperation in digital governance, e-government, and citizen-centric service delivery. Discussions between Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Korean Minister Yun Hojung focused on a Memorandum of Understanding to boost public administration and innovation. Both nations aim to leverage technology, including AI, for improved governance…

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The little-known World Cup rule change that means US have already won their group

Co-hosts Mexico secured top spot in Group A with their win over South Korea and the USA followed suit thanks to a rule change made by Fifa

The Independent UK

Investors take profits after Asian rallies

RECAP: Asian shares reversed course and fell yesterday as investors ‌took profits after record rallies in Japan and South Korea, while signs of an early snag in US-Iran talks lifted oil prices and the dollar.

Bangkok Post

Mexico qualify for knockout stages, Canada take home first ever World Cup points

With their 1-0 win over South Korea, Mexico have become the first country to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup. Canada powered six goals past Qatar to take home their first three points in a World Cup for the first time in their history. Switzerland vs Bosnia…

France 24

SK Telecom named as the Korean carrier at the center of Anthropic's Mythos export controls controversy — access was revoked days before White House took Mythos and Fable 5 offline for all foreign nationals

Wired has identified SK Telecom as the South Korean telecom company whose access to Anthropic's Claude Mythos model the White House ordered revoked over alleged ties to China.

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Celebrations as Mexico becomes first nation to reach World Cup knockout stage

Thousands of jubilant Mexico supporters celebrated across the country on 18 June after their team became the first nation to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over South Korea.

Euronews

Mexico become first country in World Cup knockout rounds with narrow win over South Korea

Mexico 1-0 South Korea: Luis Romo’s goal ensured the co-hosts will top their group

The Independent UK

Mexico secures ticket to knockout stages as Canada breeze past Qatar with ruthless 6-0 win

Mexico became the first team to secure a knockout rounds ticket after beating South Korea 1-0 to top Group A with six points on matchday two of the group stages.

Euronews

World Cup 2026 results: Mexico advances to knockouts after win over South Korea

South Africa drew 1-1 with the Czech Republic in Group A, with Teboho Mokoena scoring a late penalty to secure the equaliser. Switzerland defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in Group B, with substitute Johan Manzambi scoring twice and captain Granit Xhaka converting a penalty. Canada achieved their first-ever World Cup…

The Independent UK

Mexico advances to World Cup last 32 to set up final scramble for glory

Co-hosts Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 on Thursday night to claim Group A at the 2026 World Cup – and set up a final round of games that could see South Africa, South Korea and the Czech Republic join them in the knockout stages.

Radio France Internationale

Mexico edge South Korea to win Group A, secure home last-32 tie

GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Mexico booked ⁠their place in the ⁠World Cup knockout stage as Group A winners and secured home advantage for the Round of 32 after Luis Romo's second-half strike earned the tournament co-hosts a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Mexico’s 2026 World Cup Knockout Stage Path After Winning Group A

El Tri completed its first 2026 World Cup objective and will host its round of 32 game at the Estadio Azteca.

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World Cup day eight highlights: Mexico become first team to qualify for last 32 as injury to Ismael Kone overshadows Canada's thrashing of Qatar

Mexico beat South Korea to book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup

Sports Illustrated

Mexico Player Ratings vs. South Korea: El Tri Clinches Top Spot in World Cup Group A

Mexico is the first nation to win its group in the 2026 World Cup.

Latin Times

Defense and Patience: How Mexico Beat South Korea Without Dominating

Luis Romo's goal off a keeper error beats South Korea 1-0, sending Mexico top of Group A and first into the World Cup 2026 knockouts.

AAP

SPO:Mexico become first team to reach knockout stage

Co-hosts Mexico are the first team through to the World Cup knockout stage after a hard-fought 1-0 win against South Korea.

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Mexico become first team to reach knockout stage

Co-hosts Mexico are the first team through to the World Cup knockout stage after a hard-fought 1-0 win against South Korea.

France 24

World Cup 2026: Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage after beating South Korea

Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage after a 1-0 victory over South Korea at a jubilant Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday. Luis Romo scored shortly after half-time, capitalising on a goalkeeping error, to seal Mexico's second straight win and confirm them…

The Guardian - AU

South Korea howler gifts Mexico victory as World Cup co-hosts reach knockout phase

Luis Romo pounced on a second-half goalkeeping error by Kim Seung-gyu to ensure the co-hosts became the first team to qualify from the group stage

The Independent UK

Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0

Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup

FourFourTwo

Who are the BBC commentators, pundits and presenters for Mexico vs South Korea?

South Korea and Mexico are looking to maintain their 100 per cent records in Group A this evening

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Mexico vs South Korea prediction as Group A sides push for qualification

Both sides looking to secure qualification to the knockout stages after winning start.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico vs. South Korea—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 28th game of the 2026 World Cup takes co-hosts Mexico to Guadalajara.

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