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Ecuador faces Mexico at Estadio Azteca in World Cup Round of 32

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:34 AM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Ecuador faces Mexico at Estadio Azteca in World Cup Round of 32

Summary

Ecuador takes on Mexico at Estadio Azteca in the Round of 32 of this World Cup. Despite altitude advantages contributing to Mexico’s three-group stage victories, Ecuador is expected to handle the elevation well, with experience from home matches in Quito. Ecuador coach Sebastián Beccacece expresses confidence in his squad's preparation and adaptability. Historically, Mexico remains undefeated at the stadium during World Cup matches, but Ecuador aims to become the first team to overcome this challenge.

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By the Numbers

•Ecuador plays at Estadio Azteca at approximately 7,300 feet elevation.
•Mexico completed the group stage undefeated, with all matches at high altitude.
•Ecuador's qualifying success included multiple victories in extreme elevations.
•Mexico has never lost a World Cup match at Estadio Azteca.
•Ecuador trained in Columbus, Ohio, before traveling to Mexico City.

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11:34 AMYahoo Sports — Altitude unlikely to affect Ecuador when it faces Mexico at the Azteca

What they're saying

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Altitude may have helped Mexico achieve a perfect record in the group stage of this World Cup, but it isn’t likely to provide the same edge against Ecuador in the Round of 32. Mexico swept through the group stage matches at the tournament for the first time in its history, but the unbeaten run came with a caveat. El Tri often capitalized late, scoring five of its six goals after halftime, perhaps as fatigue began to take its toll.
— Yahoo Sportsby JACK LITTLE

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