⚽ Mexico top of Group A! How things stand after day one of the World Cup | OneFootball

After an exciting opening matchday of the 2026 World Cup, Mexico has taken the lead in the group.

Thanks to their emphatic opening win over South Africa, Javier Aguirre’s side sits top with 3 points and a goal difference of +2. Korea also picked up 3 points, moving firmly into second place in the standings with a goal difference of +1.

The head-to-head clash between Mexico and South Korea (next matchday) will have a mathematical place in the next round and the group lead on the line. Meanwhile, Czechia and South Africa will face off in an early final, where the loser can start packing their bags to head back home.

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