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Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel (1) reaches to stop the ball during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo\/Silvia Izquierdo)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

GUADALAJARA, Mexico \u2014 With Mexico a few minutes away from securing a spot in the knockout stage of the World Cup<\/a> it\u2019s hosting with the U.S. and Canada, goalkeeper Ra\u00fal \u201cTala\u201d Rangel extended his right arm and positioned his hand perfectly to keep the ball from crossing the line, denying South Korea an equalizer.<\/p>

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The 87th-minute save by the goalkeeper, who is from the Guadalajara region and plays for local club Chivas, sealed a 1-0 win<\/a> and a first-place finish for Mexico in Group A. El Tri became the first team to advance from the group stage.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was very quick, it was pure reaction,\u201d Rangel said. \u201cI couldn\u2019t really tell you what I saw, because I remember the moment of impact with my teammate and me having the ball. But I think I was really focused, I came through when team needed me, and I\u2019m happy about that.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old Rangel came up big twice in the decisive play.<\/p>\n

He stopped Yang Hyun-jun\u2019s attempt<\/a> with his extended arm immediately after he saved a close-range header by Cho Gue-sung. The ball ricocheted up as Rangel collided with a teammate going to the ground, but he was able to block Yang\u2019s strike on the rebound.<\/p>\n

Rangel got the starting role for the World Cup after an injury earlier this year to Luis \u00c1ngel Malag\u00f3n, Mexico\u2019s expected starter in goal.<\/p>

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Coach Javier Aguirre said he felt confident about having Rangel in goal at the World Cup.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe showed me a lot of determination ever since we called him up for the first time,\u201d Aguirre said. \u201cHe played very well for his team this season.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rangel\u2019s Chivas plays at Estadio Akron, Guadalajara\u2019s World Cup host venue. Luis Romo, who scored Mexico\u2019s goal on Thursday, also plays for the club that traditionally only fields players from Mexico.<\/p>

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\u201cTala is at home, he is happy,\u201d Aguirre said. \u201cAnd I\u2019m happy for him.\u201d<\/p>\n

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AP World Cup: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/fifa-world-cup<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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