Adverse weather conditions did not dampen Mexico’s party, as the co-hosts stormed into the last-16 by beating Ecuador.
Published On 1 Jul 2026
Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored first-half goals as Mexico advanced to the World Cup‘s round of 16, beating ten-man Ecuador 2-0 in Tuesday’s clash at Estadio Azteca.
Co-hosts Mexico, who have maintained a 100 percent record at the tournament, will face either England or the Democratic Republic of Congo in the last-16 fixture on Sunday at the same venue.
Tuesday’s round of 32 match in Mexico City was due to begin at 7pm local (01:00 GMT) but was delayed by one hour due to heavy rain and lightning.
Ecuador ended the game with 10 players after Piero Hincapie was sent off in the fifth minute of stoppage time for covering his mouth during a confrontation with an opposition player.
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