Not over yet. South Korea’s route to round of 32 explained

South Korea’s 1-0 defeat to Mexico on Thursday may have ended their perfect start to the World Cup, but it has done little to dent the team’s chances of reaching the knockout stage.

With only one group-stage match left against South Africa on Wednesday at 7 p.m., the Taegeuk Warriors have three points from two games after opening their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Czechia, leaving them in contention for a place in the round of 32.

Mexico’s second straight win sealed first place in Group A, l ...