Mexico Beat Ecuador To Reach World Cup Last 16

Mexico secured their place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Ecuador at Estadio Azteca.

First-half goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez put the co-hosts firmly in control, and they comfortably saw out the second half without facing any serious threat from Ecuador.

Ecuador’s woes deepened in stoppage time when Piero Hincapie was shown a red card after covering his mouth during a confrontation.

The match began an hour later than scheduled after thunderstorms in the area forced FIFA to delay kick-off.

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Mexico will return to Estadio Azteca on Sunday, where they will face either England or DR Congo in the Round of 16.