Mexico take advantage of goalkeeper error: Luis Romo's 'club ground' goal; First World Cup goal by a Chivas player since 2010
A goalkeeping error opened the long scoreless draw between Mexico and South Korea in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage. Kim Sung-kyu mistimed the ball and Luis Romo headed it into the empty net. This goal came at the 'Chivas' club ground where Romo plays; He made history by becoming the first Chivas player to score for Mexico at the World Cup since 2010.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match between Mexico and South Korea on Thursday saw a long 45-minute draw without any impressive attacking moves from either team.
It was a huge goalkeeping error that eventually broke the deadlock. South Korea (Republic of Korea) goalkeeper Kim Sung-kyu tries to get the ball forward but accidentally falls on his teammate. In the confusion the ball slipped away from him.
Mexican midfielder Luis Romo capitalized on that little mistimed. Romo, lurking nearby, pushed the ball into the empty net to give Mexico the lead. As the home fans cheered and celebrated, the atmosphere at the stadium was like a lightning strike.
This goal is even more special for Romo. The reason is that he plays for the national team at the stadium of his club 'Chivas' (CD Guadalajara). According to statistician 'Mr Chip', he is the first Chivas player in 16 years since Cesarido Hernandez at the 2010 World Cup to score for Mexico at the World Cup. Romo also became the ninth CD Guadalajara player to score for Mexico in the history of the tournament.
The momentary decision gave Mexico a boost in this crucial clash of the group stage. A small lapse in South Korea's defense showed once again how big the price can be on the World Cup stage.
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