Mexico became the first team to book a place in the knockout stage, sealing top spot in Group A with the victory. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

History made for Canada as they secure their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory in emphatic fashion, with Jonathan David's hat-trick powering a six-goal rout of Qatar. Yet the celebrations are likely to be subdued,

Luis Romo was the matchwinner for co-hosts Mexico against South Korea, scoring the only goal in a narrow victory at Estadio Guadalajara.

Mexico became the first team to qualify for the Round of 32 after securing a hard-fought 1-0 win over South Korea in their Group A clash at Akron Stadium in Guadalajara on Friday.

Co-host Mexico booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage as Group A winners and secured home advantage for the Round of 32 after Luis Romo's second-half strike earned the tournament co-hosts a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday.