Mexico moved a big step closer to the knockout round of a seventh straight World Cup with a 2-1 win over South Korea on Saturday at Rostov Arena in the southern port city of Rostov-on-Don.
Mexico got goals from Carlos Vela and Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez, one in each half, to secure its second victory in as many games in Russia. The win also put Mexico alone atop the Group F standings pending the result of Saturday’s late group game between unbeaten Sweden and defending champion Germany.
A victory or draw for Sweden would guarantee Mexico a spot in the second round.