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Mexico to face South Korea in Olympics quarter-finals after beating South Africa

Mexico will play South Korea in the quarter-finals of the Olympics after beating South Africa 3-0 in their final group game.

El Tri's victory on Wednesday saw them finish second in the group behind Japan, who claimed top spot after beating France.

France's 4-0 defeat by Japan was the second time they had conceded four goals in the tournament, while Argentina and Germany also failed to make it through to the knockout stages.

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Brazil's hunt for a second consecutive Olympic gold medal will continue with a quarter-final clash against Egypt.