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.
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Who does Mexico play in the round of 32? Ecuador matchup nears
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Who will Mexico play in the round of 32? 2026 World Cup matchup is set
"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.
"The United States Men’s National Team knows its next opponent and Mexico is almost certain of its in the round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 12:17 AMWho does Mexico play in the round of 32? Ecuador matchup nears
The United States Men’s National Team knows its next opponent and Mexico is almost certain of its in the round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 11:30 PMWho will Mexico play in the round of 32? 2026 World Cup matchup is set
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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