Overview
- Ian Olvera scored in the 74th minute with a decisive header from Gael García’s set-piece delivery.
- An apparent Ivory Coast equalizer by Alynho Haidara was overturned after review for a hand and a foul on goalkeeper Santiago López.
- Mexico moved to three points in third place and will guarantee a round-of-16 berth with a victory over Switzerland.
- Costa de Marfil remains on zero points after two losses and is effectively eliminated from contention.
- Head coach Carlos Cariño called the result vital and said the team’s priority is recovery and readiness for Monday’s decisive group finale in Qatar.