Mexico will be entering the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup on a high on Tuesday as it takes on an Ecuador team that has shown plenty of fight to find its way into the Round of 32. Three wins without conceding a single goal ensured Mexico glided through to the knockout stages as Group A winners.

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. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored within a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a four-decade drought in the knockout stage and progress to the round of 16.

Sebastián Beccacece has stepped down as coach of Ecuador following World Cup elimination. The 45-year-old Argentine confirmed it after Tuesday night’s 2-0 defeat to host Mexico. “My contract has to end with the end of the World Cup.

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During stoppage time, Piero Hincapie got chippy with Santiago Gimenez and decided to say something to him with his palm covering his mouth. Gimenez, who wasn't even looking back at Hincapie, immediately reacted to Hincapie's comment and asked the referee to take a look on the VAR monitor.

Fans’ euphoric reactions to the Mexican national team’s recent victory in the 2026 World Cup caused a series of unusual vibrations that were detected by seismic warning systems.

Mexico and Ecuador's World Cup round of 32 game will start late after lightning in Mexico City. Here are live updates on delay and new start time.