Mexico reaches the World Cup knockout stage after goalkeeper Raúl “Tala” Rangel makes a decisive late save against South Korea, according to multiple reports. With Mexico close to securing advancement, the game remains at 1–0 when Rangel makes the key intervention in the final minutes. One account places the save in the 87th minute, when he extends his right arm to keep the ball from crossing the goal line, denying South Korea an equalizer. The stop preserves Mexico’s lead and results in a 1–0 victory. The win also lets Mexico finish first in Group A and become the first team to advance from the group stage. Rangel, who is associated with the Guadalajara region and plays for the local club Chivas, describes the moment as “pure reaction,” emphasizing the quick, reflex-driven nature of the save. Across the coverage, the common focus is on the timing and impact of the goalkeeper’s last-minute action, which directly secures Mexico’s progression to the knockout rounds.