'Mexico saved Hong Myung-bo's team,' the Taegeuk Warriors also know in real time [World Cup on-site]

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At the same time, the outcome of the fateful match unfolding simultaneously was being conveyed in real time to the players on the pitch through the roaring cheers of the spectators and the stadium scoreboard.

The South Korean national football team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, is playing the final Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against South Africa at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, at 10 a.m. (Korean time) on the 25th. With both teams locked in a tight 0-0 tie as they pass the 17th minute of the second half, an unusual situation unfolded where the atmosphere at the stadium suddenly flipped.

Around the middle of the second half, spectators filling Estadio BBVA began cheering in unison and chanting "Mexico." This happened because news arrived that a goal had been scored in the other Group A match between Mexico and the Czech Republic, which was taking place at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City at the same time.

In fact, Mexico's Mateo Cabeza broke the tight balance in the 10th minute of the second half with the opening goal, taking a 1-0 lead over the Czech Republic. The large scoreboard at the Monterrey stadium also broadcast a replay of Cabeza's goal along with a caption indicating that Mexico was leading 1-0. The explosive reaction from the stands and the change in the scoreboard score were fully conveyed to the players from Korea and South Africa competing on the field.

This goal news provided significant psychological comfort to Korea, which was tied 0-0. If Mexico defeats the Czech Republic, even in the worst-case scenario where Korea loses the ongoing match against South Africa, Korea would still secure at least third place in the group. The fact that the possibilities for advancing to the Round of 32 are becoming more favorable has been proven in real time through the cheers at the venue.

Amid the goal news from another stadium and the enthusiastic atmosphere among local Mexican fans, Hong Myung-bo's team, aiming to secure qualification for the Round of 32 on its own, continues its offensive push to break through South Africa's goal during the remaining second half.

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