Sweden dominated Mexico 3-0 to move on to the World Cup knockout round, and thanks to South Korea, Mexico also advances.
ludwig Augustinsson volleyed a left-footed shot past goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa from close range five minutes into the second half, and captain Andreas Granqvist converted a penalty kick to help Sweden take control Wednesday and win Group F.
Despite the loss, Mexico also advance as runners-up in the group thanks to South Korea's surprising 2-0 over defending champion Germany. Mexico have been to the round of 16 for seven straight World Cups. Sweden had not been to the knockout stage since 2006.
Mexico's Edson Alvarez had an own goal in the 74th minute to put the game out of reach at 3-0.
As Sweden's lead grew, Mexican fans paid more attention to the other game, rooting against Germany, which could have passed Mexico with a victory depending on tiebreakers.
El Tri's faithful could be seen frantically checking their phones for scoring updates in Germany's game soon after Sweden's second goal. After South Koreas' first goal, they let up a loud cheer and tossed drinks in the air as their chances of advancing improved.
Great organization and some fortunate timing played out in the second half for Sweden, who successfully recovered from an emotional, last-minute loss to Germany in their second game.
Augustinsson scored when the ball luckily landed in his path following a mistimed shot from Viktor Claesson that popped up straight to his teammate.
For Granqvist it was his second goal from the spot in the tournament, after he also scored on a penalty kick against South Korea.