West Ham striker Javier Hernández scored his 50th international goal as Mexico ran out 2-1 winners against South Korea on Saturday.
His goal doubled his side's lead after Carlos Vela converted a penalty in the first half. South Korea almost got back into the game late on, when Son Heung-min scored a fantastic long-range strike to reduce the deficit.
Below is a look at four things we learned from the game in Group F on Saturday.
1. Son Heung-min Plays Better as a Striker
Tottenham's Son Heung-min played centrally as a striker against Mexico today, where he showed - albeit in fits and bursts - that he plays his best football as a striker.
He impressed with some clever runs in behind, particularly during the first half, and capped off his performance with a stunning long-range strike to reduce the deficit to 2-1 towards the end of the game.
However, he may struggle to assume this role at his club, with England's Harry Kane indispensable in that position for Spurs. Pochettino has proven his reluctance to play with two strikers.
2. Javier Hernández Deserves to Start for West Ham
Having scored his 50th international goal against South Korea, Javier Hernández showed exactly why he deserves a place in West Ham's starting 11.
The Mexican striker led the line well and, while he may not be blessed with pace or aerial prowess, he has a natural instinct and his decision making and composure inside the box are of a quality that many can only dream of.
West Ham fans will have been excited by his performance, but it remains to be seen if Manuel Pellegrini will give the 30-year-old a chance to prove his worth next season.
3. Hirving Lozano is So Close to Being a Top Level Player
PSV midfielder Hirving Lozano has shown that he is so close to becoming a top class player, and could fulfil his potential under the right sort of coach or manager.
He has already proven his value to his country, collecting 30 caps despite being just 22 years old. The attacking midfielder shows flair with the ball and can create chances on his own, however he may need to add more goals to his game and make some better decisions if he is to make it to the very top on the game.
Luckily for Lozano, he has time on his hands in this regard. An exciting player to keep an eye on in the years to come.
4. Mexico Are an Underrated Team
While the Mexicans may not considered one of the best international teams in the world, they have reached the last 16 at every World Cup since 1994 - an impressive feat which they continued with victory over South Korea today.
Going forward, the South American country could become a force on the international stage if they build their national team around 22-year-old exciting midfielder Hirving Lozano.