Mexico and Costa Rica played out a tense 1-1 draw in Group B at the 2026 World Cup, leaving both sides with four points and everything to play for in their final group fixtures.

Joel Campbell gave Costa Rica the lead with a clinical finish, but Santiago Gimenez equalized for Mexico to restore parity before the break. The game exploded in the dying seconds when Hirving Lozano appeared to score a dramatic winner, only for VAR to rule the effort out for offside, denying Mexico a last-gasp victory.

The decision sparked frustration among Mexican players and fans alike as the final whistle confirmed the stalemate. Both teams must now regroup quickly for their decisive closing matches.