Mexico faces Ecuador in round of 32 at 2026 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Mexico will face Ecuador in the round of 32 match at the Estadio Azteca following a perfect group stage, where they won all three matches. Ecuador, viewed as a potential dark horse, reached this stage after defeating Germany on the final day of group play. Both teams have had competitive encounters in recent years, with Mexico avoiding defeat in five of their last six matches against Ecuador. The winner will advance to face either England or a third-place team in the next round.
- •Mexico won all three group matches in the 2026 World Cup.
- •Ecuador defeated Germany to secure their place in the knockout stage.
- •The match will take place at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
- •Mexico has not lost to Ecuador in five of their last six encounters.
- •The winner will play England or a third-place team in the round of 16.
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"El Tri had a fantastic group stage, but Javier Aguirre's men got a much tougher assignment than they may have hoped for in the first knockout contest.
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