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Carlos Vela opened the score from penalty on 26 minutes of the game, while Javier Hernandez doubled the lead of Mexican side.
Heung-Min Son stunning strike could not help South Korea to clinch at least a point from the game.
The result means that Mexico could qualify if Germany fail to beat Sweden, while South Korea will need a mathematical miracle to make it to the knockout stages.