Match report

Mexico advanced from the Round of 32 with a 2–0 victory over Ecuador at Mexico City Stadium on 1 July 2026. Both goals arrived inside a decisive first half, with J. Quinones striking in the 22nd minute before R. Jimenez doubled the lead in the 31st. Mexico carried a 2–0 advantage into the interval and protected it throughout the second period.

Ecuador saw more of the ball, holding 57 percent possession to Mexico's 43 percent, and won eight corners to their opponents' three. However, that territory rarely translated into clear openings, as the visitors managed just seven shots and one on target, against Mexico's 15 attempts and three on target.

Ecuador's afternoon grew more difficult late on, having collected three yellow cards before P. Hincapie was sent off in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Mexico, who committed 10 fouls to Ecuador's 14, avoided any bookings and saw out the result to progress.