WORLDJul 1 · 04:18 UTCLAISTCarlos Rodriguez | The Associated Press

Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16

Mexico ended a 40-year drought without a knockout-stage win by defeating Ecuador 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup round of 32. Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez in the first half secured the victory, advancing Mexico to the round of 16. The team will next face the winner of the England-Congo match.

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