2026 FIFA blog
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca on 1 July 2026 (Kenya EAT) following a one-hour weather delay caused by lightning and heavy rain. First-half goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez ended Mexico’s long World Cup knockout curse, while Piero Hincapié’s late red card extinguished Ecuador’s comeback hopes. The victory, secured through Javier Aguirre’s tactical balance of intense early pressing and controlled second-half management, sends Mexico to the Round of 16 to face the winner of England vs DR Congo.
