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Mexico Reached the Knockout Stage First. The Bigger Signal Is How Calm It Already Looks Under Home Pressure.
Mexico's 1-0 win over South Korea on June 18, 2026 put the co-hosts into the World Cup round of 32 before anyone else. The scoreline mattered, but the sharper read is that Javier Aguirre's team handled the emotional weight of a home tournament with more patience than panic.