Celebrations as Mexico becomes first nation to reach World Cup knockout stage
19 Jun 2026, 07:05 GMT
By editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)
Source URL: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/19/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.