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Mexico Didn’t Just Beat Ecuador, It Ended a 40-Year Curse That Had Defined It

El Tri had not won a World Cup knockout match since 1986. But this iteration of Mexico is breaking new ground under Javier Aguirre.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico's Fast Start, Not Its Famous Defense, Sinks Ecuador at the Azteca

Mexico beat 10-man Ecuador 2-0 at the Azteca, ending a 40-year World Cup knockout drought behind two early goals and a red-card meltdown.

Latin Times

Mexico Player Ratings vs. Ecuador: El Tri Earns First Knockout Stage Win in 40 Years

Mexico’s 2–0 victory over Ecuador in the round of 32 sent the South Americans packing.

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World Cup 2026: Mexico beat Ecuador to reach last 16 and end 40-year knockout drought

Mexico ended a 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout-stage victory on Tuesday, beating Ecuador 2-0 to reach the last 16. Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez secured El Tri's first win beyond the group stage since the 1986 tournament they hosted.

France 24

Who is Gilberto Mora? Mexico’s 17-year-old starlet shines in World Cup win against Ecuador

Mora is one of world football’s hottest prospects and was superb in Mexico’s last-32 victory

The Independent UK

Incredible Mexico record at Azteca stadium is a warning to England

El Tri haven't reached the World Cup quarter-finals since 1986 but they have a powerful trick up their sleeves

FourFourTwo

How to Watch Mexico vs. Ecuador on TV, Live Stream—World Cup

El Tri and La Tri meet in the round of 32 at the Estadio Azteca with Mexico dreaming of continuing its fantastic World Cup campaign.

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Mexico face up to their most terrifying opponent: the ghost of World Cup game four

El Tri have made a habit of qualifying from the group stage and then falling at the first hurdle. They are hoping the memory of 1986 will help end the curse

The Guardian - US

The Mexico curse driving World Cup co-hosts to beat Ecuador in last 32

El Tri will face Ecuador in one of the most evenly matched games in the round of 32, with the co-hosts looking to take a step towards more World Cup history

The Independent UK

Mexico Predicted Lineup vs. Ecuador: World Cup Round of 32

El Tri must overcome a challenging opponent if it wants to secure a historic win.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico vs. Ecuador—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Mexico’s dream World Cup enters its climax with a bout against a very dangerous Ecuador.

Sports Illustrated

Ecuador vs. Germany—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 56th game of the 2026 World Cup sees one team looking to book its round of 32 place and the other looking to win Group E.

Sports Illustrated

After a Perfect Group Stage, Mexico Has Turned a Country of Doubters Into Believers

Mexico won all three of its World Cup group stage matches for the first time ever.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico Player Ratings vs. Czechia: Magical Second Half Caps Off Dream Group Stage

El Tri won all three of their games in Group A and did not concede a single goal.

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The Farewell Of A Mexico Legend: Guillermo Ochoa’s Retirement Marks the End of an Era

Mexico’s greatest ever World Cup player will go into retirement after one last tournament hurrah.

The Guardian - US

Duck off: World Cup hero Merlín barred from Mexico game due to Fifa’s animal ban

Merlín the duck’s bid to see his beloved Mexico live has hit a snag after he was barred from El Tri’s match with Czechia on Wednesday

Sports Illustrated

Czechia vs. Mexico—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 53rd game of the 2026 World Cup takes place at the legendary Estadio Azteca.

The Independent UK

The little-known World Cup rule change that means US have already won their group

Co-hosts Mexico secured top spot in Group A with their win over South Korea and the USA followed suit thanks to a rule change made by Fifa

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Mexico’s 2026 World Cup Knockout Stage Path After Winning Group A

El Tri completed its first 2026 World Cup objective and will host its round of 32 game at the Estadio Azteca.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico Player Ratings vs. South Korea: El Tri Clinches Top Spot in World Cup Group A

Mexico is the first nation to win its group in the 2026 World Cup.

Latin Times

Defense and Patience: How Mexico Beat South Korea Without Dominating

Luis Romo's goal off a keeper error beats South Korea 1-0, sending Mexico top of Group A and first into the World Cup 2026 knockouts.

The Guardian - AU

Mexico 1-0 South Korea: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

El Tri became the first team to book a spot in the knockout stage with a narrow win over their Asian opponents in Guadalajara

Sports Illustrated

Mexico vs. South Korea—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Mexico or South Korea can book their place in the last 32 with victory.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico’s World Cup Record-Breaker Quitting Soccer After Tournament

The goalkeeper has matched Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by going to a sixth World Cup in 2026.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT, Canada & Mexico Avoid Unwanted World Cup History in Style

The three host nations delivered under pressure, something Qatar failed to do four years ago.

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