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The 2026 CONCACAF World Cup Group A qualifier between South Korea and Mexico was held on the 19th (Korea time) at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Kim Seung-gyu missed the ball after colliding with defender Lee Ki-hyeok while catching a second-half shot. Mexico's Romero scored the winning goal with the loose ball. 2026.06.19.
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