World Cup 2026: Mexico Win Group as Korea and Czechia Fight for Second Place

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  • Mexico have won the group and will play a third-placed team in Mexico City on June 30th.
  • South Korea will finish second if they get a point against South Africa.
  • Czechia need to win and hope South Korea lose to grab second place.
  • Goal difference is key, with Czechia on -1 and South Africa on -2.

Mexico have already won their group. They will face one of the best third-placed teams from Groups C, E, F, H or I in the Round of 32. The match takes place in Mexico City on June 30th.

South Korea are close to securing second spot. A win or draw against South Africa will send them through to the next round.

If South Korea lose, they might still go through as one of the best third-placed teams. But this only happens if Czechia fail to win their match.

Czechia must win their final game to finish second. They also need South Korea to lose. The Czechs hold a slight advantage in goal difference over South Africa. They currently stand at minus one, while South Africa are at minus two.

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