Overview
- Defender Ian Olvera headed in Gael García’s free kick in the 74th minute to deliver Mexico’s first Group F points.
- Ivory Coast’s apparent equalizer was overturned on review for a hand and a foul on goalkeeper Santiago López.
- Mexico sit third in Group F with three points, one behind Switzerland and South Korea.
- Beating Switzerland on Nov. 10 at 06:30 CT in Doha would guarantee progression, whereas a draw or loss would leave qualification dependent on other results and goal difference.
- Coach Carlos Cariño lauded his team’s intensity and resilience in a physical match that left Ivory Coast eliminated.