Mexico advances to Round of 16 with 2-0 win over Ecuador
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 6:08 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Mexico's national team defeated Ecuador 2-0 on July 4 at Estadio Azteca, marking its first knockout stage victory in 40 years. Julián Quiñones opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, followed by Raúl Jiménez's goal shortly after. Mexico maintained offensive pressure throughout the match. They will face the winner of the England-DR Congo matchup next at Estadio Azteca on Sunday night. Ecuador faced a tough reception from Mexican fans, who celebrated loudly outside the team's hotel following the game.
- •Mexico's last knockout win was in 1986.
- •Julián Quiñones scored the first goal in the 22nd minute.
- •Raúl Jiménez added a second goal before halftime.
- •Mexico will play its next match on Sunday night.
- •French and Norwegian teams also progressed in the tournament.
- 6:08 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico breaks 40-year streak to reach Round of 16 in World Cup, hours after fans gave Ecuador an earful
"Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé also led Norway and France to victories.
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