Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on June 30, 2026, at the Estadio Ciudad de México, advancing to the round of 16 of the World Cup.
Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez secured the victory for the home team in front of a local crowd, according to Diario AS México.
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The win breaks a historical trend of Conmebol teams eliminating Concacaf sides in World Cup knockout stages.
Historic Victory for Concacaf
South American teams had consistently beaten Concacaf representatives in knockout matches since 1930, when Argentina defeated the United States 6-1 in the semifinals.
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Mexico itself suffered previous eliminations by Argentina in 2006 and 2010, and by Brazil in 2018.
The 2026 tournament is co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada, and features the longest format in World Cup history.
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Mexico, coached by Javier Aguirre, will next face either England or the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the round of 16.
