World Cup cohosts Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach round of 16
Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over Ecuador to advance to the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez in the first half sealed the win, despite a one-hour delay due to heavy rain.
Mexico, one of the cohosts of the World Cup, defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday at Mexico City Stadium to book their place in the round of 16. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored first-half goals for the home side.
The match was originally scheduled to start at 7:00 PM local time but was delayed by one hour because of heavy rain and lightning. Ecuador finished the match with ten men after Piero Hincapie was sent off in the fifth minute of stoppage time for covering his mouth during a confrontation with an opponent.
Mexico have maintained a perfect record at this year's World Cup. In the round of 16, scheduled for Sunday at the same venue, they will face either England or the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
