Mexico's Raul Jimenez scored a first-half goal to help spark a 2-0 win over Ecuador in a Round of 32 match at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday in Mexico City. File Photo by Christian Brunskill/UPI | License Photo
July 1 (UPI) -- Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez each scored against Ecuador, giving the Mexicans their first World Cup knockout stage victory in 40 years.
Quinones and Jimenez each found the net in the first half of the Round of 32 matchup, which was delayed due to lightning Tuesday in Mexico City.
With the 2-0 win, the No. 9 Mexicans advanced to the Round of 16, where they will meet No. 4 England or the No. 41 DR Congo.
The Mexicans outshot No. 24 Ecuador 15-7 in their first knockout stage win since 1986. The Ecuadorians held a 57% to 43% advantage in possession and edged the hosts 410-316 in passes.
