Mexico have followed up their victory against Germany by beating South Korea 2-1 in Rostov, a result that piles further pressure on the world champions. If Germany lose to Sweden in the evening’s Group F game at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi then Joachim Löw’s side will be out.
South Korea’s slim hopes of qualification hang on Germany beating Sweden and then losing to the Koreans themselves.
Mexico took the lead in the 26th minute from the penalty spot, after Jang Hyun-soo was penalised for handball when he went to ground to intercept a cross. Carlos Vela made no mistake from the spot, sending Cho Hyun-woo the wrong way.
Javier Hernández scored the second after 66 minutes, finishing off a rapid break. Son Heung-min scored a fine curler in added time but it was too late.
Group E concludes on Wednesday, when Mexico play Sweden in Ekaterinburg and Germany play South Korea in Kazan.
Full match report to follow.
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