Mexico continues winning streak against Ecuador to advance into Round of 16

Mexico Defeats Ecuador 2-0 to Advance to the Round of 16

MEXICO CITY – The FIFA World Cup 2026 continued with Mexico earning a 2-nil win over Ecuador in the Round of 32 on Tuesday at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico.

Julián Quiñones opened the scoring for the hosts in the 22’ with an emphatic goal, as he used his speed get open and finished with a strong blast within the box. Quiñones, Mexico’s leading scorer in this year’s edition, has now netted three goals in four games.

Just nine minutes later, Quiñones assisted Raúl Jiménez with a nice give-and-go as the latter extended the lead in the 31’.

Raúl Rangel and the defensive line extended a streak of four matches without conceding. Mexico has recorded its four straight clean sheets while scoring eight goals.

The result sees Mexico secure a spot in the Round of 16 where it awaits England or Congo DR on July 5, 8:00 PM ET (6:00 PM local), at Mexico City Stadium.