'Pure Reaction': How Mexico's Second-Choice Goalkeeper Became A World Cup Hero

Raúl "Tala" Rangel’s 87th‑minute, fingertip save kept South Korea out and sealed Mexico’s 1-0 win — El Tri finished top of Group A and became the first team to advance.
The 26-year-old is a Guadalajara native who plays for Chivas and made the dramatic stop at his home ground, Estadio Akron — a real hometown-hero moment.
Rangel was a late World Cup call-up after Luis Ángel Malagón’s injury, has drawn praise from coach Javier Aguirre, and the match’s lone goal was scored by his Chivas teammate Luis Romo.