Mexico defeats Ecuador 2-0 in World Cup, triggers artificial earthquake
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:48 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the World Cup's Round of 32 on July 1 at Estadio Azteca. This win marked Mexico's first advancement to the Round of 16 since 2018 and their first knockout stage victory since 1986. Julian Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez each scored goals, causing seismic sensors in Mexico City to register artificial vibrations due to fan celebrations, similar to a phenomenon noted during the 2018 World Cup. Looking ahead, Mexico will face England in the Round of 16 on July 5 at Estadio Azteca.
- •Mexico wins 2-0 against Ecuador at Estadio Azteca
- •Julian Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez score goals
- •Seismic sensors register fan celebrations as artificial earthquake
- •Mexico advances to Round of 16 for first time since 2018
- •Next match is against England on July 5
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico vs Ecuador caused artificial earthquake due to fan celebrations
"The celebrations haven’t stopped after Mexico’s historic win over Ecuador in the World Cup’s Round of 32 on Tuesday. The co-host nation faced Ecuador on its home turf at Estadio...
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