The round of 32 victory was Mexico's first in the knockout stages of a World Cup since beating Bulgaria on home soil in 1986. | Football News

World Cup 2026 Mexico host Ecuador at the Azteca, chasing the country's first World Cup knockout win in forty years on home soil in Mexico City.

Mexico defeats Ecuador to advance to the Round of 16. Mexico reaching the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup now at 62.5% YES.