Mexico Defeat Ecuador 2-0

Mexico, Ecuador and World Cup

World Cup cohosts Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach round of 16

Mexico turned on the style at their iconic Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, brushing Ecuador aside 2-0 to break their FIFA World Cup knockout curse dating back 40 years.

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Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16 and end knockout hoodoo

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World Cup co-hosts Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach round of 16

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Y si sí?: Mexico clinches first World Cup knockout match win in 40 years

Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0, advancing to the World Cup's round of 16 for the first time in 40 years.

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Belgium come from 2-0 down to beat Senegal with last-gasp extra-time penalty

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Mexican fans blast horns outside Ecuador’s hotel, fueling a sleepless night at the World Cup

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Mexico lineup vs. Ecuador: World Cup starting XI

One of the three host nations for the tournament, the Mexicans haven't conceded a goal through the first three games – something they'll hope remains the case against Ecuador in the round of 32.

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Fans take to the streets after Mexico’s win over Ecuador

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Mexico 2-0 Ecuador: Quiñones, Jimenez goals send co-hosts through to R16 - as it happened

Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought in 2-0 win over Ecuador to reach the round of 16

Mexico had not won a knockout-stage match since defeating Bulgaria in the round of 16 when they hosted the tournament in 1986.

Ecuador’s Piero Hincapie sent off for covering mouth in Mexico defeat

Arsenal’s Piero Hincapié was sent off for covering his mouth as Mexico beat Ecuador to set up a potential showdown with England at the World Cup.

Impressive Mexico beat Ecuador to set up potential England tie

The biggest lesson for England has got to be the tempo and energy that Mexico play with. You squash that and you squash the crowd. Ok, so I know 30 is not loads, but look at where Raul Jimenez's touches came.

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Mexico vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup match report: El Tri end 40-year knockout curse, beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach last 16

Mexico have finally broken their four-decade World Cup knockout jinx, defeating Ecuador 2-0 to advance to the Round of 16. Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez sealed the historic victory, ending an eight-game streak of eliminations.

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Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The 40-year wait is over. Mexicans had learned to live with defeats in the knockout stages of the World Cup. On seven occasions, El Tri fans were left heartbroken at this stage. Not anymore.

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Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to end 40-year knockout drought, reach the round of 16

It was Mexico's first win in the knockout stage since beating Bulgaria in the round of 16 at the 1986 World Cup, which the country hosted.

Mexico advances with 2-0 win over Ecuador; France beats Sweden 3-0 behind Kylian Mbappé brace; Haaland scores as Norway beats Ivory Coast 2-1

Follow live updates and coverage of the 2026 World Cup matches of Ivory Coast vs. Norway, France vs. Sweden and Mexico vs. Ecuador with the latest scores, highlights, team news and analysis throughout the day.

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Impossible for England to acclimate to altitude for World Cup match against Mexico, Tuchel says

From the altitude of Mexico City to the memories of Diego Maradona’s infamous “Hand of God” goal, England will have to contend with brutal conditions and the weight of history when it plays co-host Me