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Sweden dominates Mexico 3-0, but both head to knockout round

YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) - Sweden dominated Mexico 3-0 to move on to the World Cup knockout round, and thanks to South Korea, Mexico also advances.

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Sweden dominates Mexico 3-0, but both head to knockout round

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 advances as runner-up in the group thanks to South Korea's surprising 2-0 over defending champion Germany.