Mexico maintained their perfect start to the World Cup by crushing Czech Republic, while South Africa reached the knockout stage for the first time in their history after a famous 1-0 victory over South Korea.

Host nation Mexico swept through the group stage with three straight wins to finish top of Group A and advance directly to the round of 32. South Korea dropped

Mexico witnessed the arrival of a new star in Gilberto Mora and celebrated the career of a legend in Guillermo Ochoa as they secured a 3-0 win over Czechia. For the first time, El Tri finished a World Cup group stage with nine points,

Will Memo Ochoa play in his sixth World Cup? Mexico coach Javier Aguirre may play him in a game Czechia needs to win but Mexico does not.

Goals from Mateo Chavez, Julian Quinones and Alvaro Fidalgo plus an appearance for Guillermo Ochoa help co-hosts Mexico wrap up their FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage commitments with a third straight victory by sweeping Czechia aside 3-0 here at the Mexico City Stadium.

Mexico went through the group stage without allowing a single goal against in three victories. What grade would you give the host?