How Mexico eased past Ecuador to reach World Cup 2026 last 16 with Hincapie sent off late

Mexico have booked their place in the last 16 at the 2026 World Cup after beating Ecuador 2-0 at Estadio Azteca. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez got the goals in a dominant first half for the co-hosts,

Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought in 2-0 win over Ecuador to reach the round of 16

Mexico had not won a knockout-stage match since defeating Bulgaria in the round of 16 when they hosted the tournament in 1986.

Mexico defeats Ecuador, advances to World Cup round of 16

Mexico advanced to the Round of 16 at the World Cup, defeating Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday in Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, setting off celebrations.

Ecuador's Hincapié becomes the second player sent off for covering his mouth at the World Cup

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Ecuador’s Piero Hincapié became the second player to be issued a red card at the World Cup under FIFA’s new rule that calls for a player to be sent off for covering their mouth during a confrontational exchange with an opponent.

Mexico vs. Ecuador odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks by expert on 10-5 roll

SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his Ecuador vs. Mexico best bets for their FIFA World Cup 2026 match in the knockout round

Mexico vs. Ecuador Highlights: Mexico Cruises Into Round Of 16

Follow Mexico vs. Ecuador live at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Real-time score updates, key plays, and match analysis as it happens.

Mexico defeat Ecuador for first World Cup knockout win since 1986, how far can Azteca magic take them?

Mexico made light of a storm delay to blow away Ecuador and win their first World Cup knockout game since 1986 to set up a last 16 tie back in Mexico City against either England o

Ecuador isn't thrilled after Mexican fans make a ruckus outside its hotel before round of 32

Mexican fans allegedly kept Ecuador's team awake all night before their World Cup round of 32 match, prompting a formal fair play complaint.