El Tri First to Qualify for 2018 World Cup in Russia with 1-0 Win Over Panama Sportal
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Mexico vs Panama 1-0 | Hirving Lozano Goal | FIFA World Cup 2018 Qualifiers (Univision Deportes)

El Tri clinched their place in next year's tournament on Friday, following a 1-0 win over Panama at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

They secured the points thanks to substitute Lozano, who scored with a header just two minutes after replacing Juergen Damm.

The Mexicans lead the six-team group with 17 points and cannot now finish outside the top three spots that guarantee a place in Russia next June.

“Congratulations to MEXICO who have qualified for Russia 2018 thanks to Hirving Lozano’s winner,” FIFA said on their website.

The Mexicans are three points ahead of second-placed Costa Rica and nine points clear of the United States and Honduras.

The U.S. and Honduras meet on Tuesday, which guarantees that Mexico can not be overtaken for one of the top three places in the group.

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Related: Mexico Still Has Work to Do After Sealing 2018 World Cup Spot (ESPN)

Related: US World Cup Hopes in Jeopardy After 2-0 Loss to Costa Rica (Associated Press)

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