Mexico defeats Ecuador 2-0 to reach World Cup round of 16
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 4:02 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Mexico advanced to the round of 16 in the World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Ecuador on July 1, 2026, at Estadio Azteca. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored in the first half for the co-hosts, who retained a perfect record in the tournament. The match was delayed by an hour due to adverse weather conditions. Ecuador finished the match with ten players after Piero Hincapie was sent off in stoppage time. Mexico will face either England or the Democratic Republic of Congo next on July 5.
- •Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored for Mexico.
- •Piero Hincapie was sent off for Ecuador.
- •The match was delayed by heavy rain and lightning.
- •Mexico will play in the round of 16 on July 5.
- 4:02 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup co-hosts Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach round of 16
"Adverse weather conditions did not dampen Mexico’s party, as the co-hosts stormed into the last-16 by beating Ecuador.
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