Merlin meets the journalists early in the afternoon after a busy morning at Mexico's biggest TV station. His agenda is jam-packed, going late into the night so he can join thousands of admirers at the World Cup "Fan Fest" in Mexico City

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 8 Highlights: Mexico became the first team to qualify for the knockouts after beating South Korea, while Switzerland and Canada win big.

Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday.

Mexico vs South Korea Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Co-hosts Mexico became the first country to reach the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after beating South Korea 1-0 in Guadalajara on Friday.

Mexico and South Korea will aim to punch their ticket to the World Cup knockout rounds on Thursday when they meet in Guadalajara knowing a win would guarantee a last 32 berth.

Day 8 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will see South Africa take on Czechia in a Group A clash.

Coach Hong Myung-bo on Wednesday said a drone was spotted flying over South Korea's training session before their eagerly awaited clash with World Cup co-hosts Mexico, calling the incident "unfortunate."

A Mexican trade association leader has been removed from his position after a video showing him making a racist gesture toward a South Korean influencer during a FIFA World Cup match went viral on social media.

FIFA on Friday blamed the empty seats during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara on fans who watched from the concourses.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 1 Highlights: 3 red cards marred Mexico vs South Africa opener despite the co-hosts securing a 2-0 win. In the second game of the day, South Korea defeated Czechia 2-1.

Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca, marked by three straight red cards issued by referee Wilton Sampaio.

For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, three red cards were shown in the opening match of a World Cup, as South Africa were reduced to nine men, while co-hosts Mexico went down to 10.

Not many can get the better of Cristiano Ronaldo, Julian Quinones did - at the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. Now, he is the first goal-scorer of FIFA World Cup 2026

At the hallowed Azteca Stadium, Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy had the spectators out of their seats in the opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday ahead of the opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa

Mexico vs South Africa Free Live Telecast, FIFA World Cup Free Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch MEX vs RSA Match

Mexico vs South Africa Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony, Match 1 Updates: Mexico sealed a dominant 2-0 victory against South Africa in the opening game of FIFA World Cup 2026, in a match that saw three red cards too.

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