Germany out, Sweden, Mexico advance from Group F

Defending champion Germany has been eliminated in the group stage of the World Cup in a 2-0 stoppage-time loss to South Korea and Sweden has topped Group F with a 3-0 win over Mexico.

Germany's Mats Hummels reacts failing to score during the World Cup Group F soccer match between South Korea and Germany at the Kazan Arena, in Kazan, Russia, June 27, 2018. [Photo: VCG]

South Korea's first goal in injury time was initially disallowed for offside but that decision was overturned after a video review — meaning Mexico would advance to the knockout stage with Sweden despite the heavy loss.

All four teams had a chance to advance in games that were being played simultaneously and Sweden's comprehensive lead over Mexico put Germany into prime position to advance as well — provided the Germans could score against the South Koreans.

That was the problem, for Germany.

Germany's Niklas Suele reacts during the World Cup Group F soccer match between South Korea and Germany at the Kazan Arena, in Kazan, Russia, June 27, 2018. [Photo: VCG]

The mood of Mexico fans at the game in Yekaterinburg improved when news filtered in that South Korean goalkeeper Joe Hyeon-woo was holding the Germans at bay in Kazan.

They cheered wildy when Kim Young-gwon turned in a shot home from six meters. Initially flagged offside, the goal has finally been allowed after a VAR review.

Son Heung-min made it 2-0 later in stoppage time.