Mexico registered a commanding win in the World Cup Group A league match, defeating the Czech Republic 3-0 in Mexico City.

The first half ended goalless, with both sides unable to break through. After the break, Mexico stepped up the tempo and struck three times in succession.

In another Group A fixture, South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to seal an important victory.

The result marked a milestone for South Africa, who advanced to the knockout stage for the first time in World Cup history. In Group A, the team finished their league phase with one win, one draw and one defeat.