The South Korea national football team suffered a 0-1 loss to Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making it difficult to advance to the knockout stage. Coach Hong Myung-bo's team was unable to build on their previous win against the Czech Republic. In the match against Mexico, South Korea conceded the first goal. In the 5th minute of the second half, goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu collided with Lee Ki-hyuk and dropped the ball, allowing Luis Romo to score. After that, South Korea brought in Son Heung-min and Lee Jae-sung in the 12th minute of the second half and actively used substitute cards to aim for an equalizing goal, but ultimately no goal was scored. Mexico's goalkeeper Raul Langle saved several critical chances and neutralized South Korea's attack. After the loss, Coach Hong Myung-bo said in an interview that it was a 'disappointing game'. South Korea will face South Africa in their next match.