Korea's men's national soccer team, which had been battling hard against Mexico, conceded the opening goal. Mexico capitalized when goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu and defender Lee Ki-hyeok tangled and dropped the ball, turning the mistake into a goal.

Mexico national team's Luis Romo scores the opener against South Korea in the Group A second match of the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup at Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico on the 18th (local time). /Courtesy of News1

On the 19th (Korea time) at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, in the Group A second match of the World Cup group stage, the Korea national team conceded to Mexico's Luis Romo.

In the fifth minute of the second half, Kim Seung-gyu came out to claim a high cross but lost the ball as he tangled with Lee Ki-hyeok on landing. Romo did not miss the mistake and scored into the empty net.

Korea had increased its share of possession from the latter part of the first half and dictated play to press Mexico, but the mistake led to a goal and surrendered the lead.

At Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on the 18th (local time), during the Group A second match of the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup between South Korea and Mexico, national team goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu collides with Lee Ki-hyeok while catching a high ball. /Courtesy of Yonhap News

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