Mexico secured their first World Cup knockout stage win in 40 years, defeating Ecuador 2-0 at Estadio Azteca after a thrilling display fueled by home crowd support.
Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 in the Round of 32 (Image Source: X/@FIFAcom)
Jul 01, 2026
02:25 pm
What's the storyIn a historic turn of events, Mexico won their first knockout match at the FIFA World Cup in 40 years.
The team achieved this feat by beating Ecuador 2-0 at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Tuesday.
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