Mexico 3-0 Czechia, South Africa 1-0 South Korea: Group A Closes With a Statement

[Undertaker]

Mexico beat Czechia 3-0 and South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to complete Group A. Mexico top the group with seven points having won all three matches. South Africa finish second and go through to the knockout rounds. South Korea and Czechia go home. Mexico hosting the World Cup and topping their group is the script they needed. The atmosphere at Estadio Azteca and other Mexican venues has been extraordinary. South Africa's win over South Korea means two African nations are through from the first two completed groups with Morocco also advancing from Group C. The continent is represented well in the knockout rounds so far. Mexico will face a tough test next but their momentum and home support gives them genuine confidence.

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[Sinead_47]

Mexico winning their group at a home World Cup is exactly the narrative their fans needed after decades of tournament heartbreak

[Calm Paige]

South Africa through to the knockout rounds is another brilliant story from the African contingent in this tournament

[LurkingLegend]

Mexico seven points from three games. That's a team that knows how to win group stage football on home soil

[ScarletDaemon]

South Korea going home despite having Heung-min Son is a reminder that individual quality only goes so far

[Theo90]

Czechia never really threatened. Once Mexico established their quality the result was rarely in doubt

[GlassKnight35]

Two African teams through from the first completed groups. Morocco and South Africa. The continent is having a tournament

[Kevin71]

Mexico in the knockout rounds with Estadio Azteca behind them is a terrifying prospect for whoever draws them

[PlanckLimit81]

The atmosphere at Mexican home games in this tournament has been extraordinary. That support is a genuine advantage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HoU0dDvW2c

[Kane]

Yes that will be a cauldron tonight to play in for England. Come on England!

But Kane should relish it

[Sinead]

South Africa winning 1-0 against South Korea required defending brilliantly and being clinical when the chance came

[Patrick_82]

Group A concluding so cleanly sets the template for how groups should work. Clear winner clear second. Minimal controversy

[Quiet Glacier]

Can't wait for England in Aztecha stadium. It will be an awesome prospect