Pakistan, June 25 -- Mexico completed a flawless FIFA World Cup group-stage campaign with a commanding 3-0 win over the Czech Republic on Wednesday. The co-hosts secured a third consecutive victory to finish top of Group A with maximum points.

In Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Czechia, competing with South Korea and South Africa for advancement to the knockout stage, conceded the opening goal in their third match against Mexico, who have already secured first place in the group.

Group A will come to a close on Wednesday with the Czech Republic desperately hoping to get a result that puts them through to the knockout stage alongside Mexico. The permutations are these: Mexico are already through as group winners.

With a talented squad and renewed belief, Czechia arrives in North America eager to show that its return is more than a brief appearance.

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, or KHNP, said Thursday that its CEO Kim Hoe-chun has traveled to the Czech Republic to review progress on the construction of two nuclear reactors in the European country.

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Mexico have already booked their ‌place in the knockout stage and guaranteed top spot in Group A, but Wednesday's match against the Czech Republic may still carry more risk than the standings suggest.