Mexico v Ecuador: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
Summary
Mexico will play Ecuador in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, which takes place in Mexico. Mexico has a history of being eliminated in the round of 16 since 1994, a pattern known as the "curse of the fifth game," and they try to advance further this time.Key Facts
- Mexico is hosting the 2026 World Cup and will face Ecuador in the round of 32 at Estadio Azteca.
- Mexico has never passed the round of 16 in the World Cup since 1994.
- The "curse of the fifth game" refers to Mexico’s inability to reach the quarterfinals since their home World Cup in 1986.
- Mexico has not conceded any goals during the group stage of the 2026 tournament.
- Their coach, Javier Aguirre, has led Mexico out of the group stage three times.
- Ecuador finished second in their qualifying group but conceded very few goals.
- This match is expected to be closely contested and could go down to the final moments.
- The last time Mexico reached the quarterfinals was 1986, the year they last hosted the World Cup.
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