Live score: Mexico defeats 10-man Ecuador to advance to the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, awaiting a top contender team.
On 1 July 2026 GMT+7, the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match 7 featured co-host Mexico, Group A winners, against Ecuador, third in Group E.
In the first half, Mexico, playing with more energy, took the lead 1-0 in the 22nd minute from a quick counterattack. Roberto Alvarado launched a long ball to Julian Quinones, who ran from midfield without offside, dribbled into the penalty area, and powerfully struck the ball into the near post.
In the 31st minute, Mexico extended their lead to 2-0 by pressing high up the pitch. Raul Jimenez won the ball, passed to Julian Quinones, who returned it to Jimenez. Jimenez feinted and shot inside the box, placing the ball into the near post.
In the second half, the 74th minute saw Ecuador nearly score from a long ball to substitute forward Kevin Rodriguez, who controlled with his chest and shot in the box, but the ball was too far from the goalkeeper and went narrowly wide, a missed chance.
In stoppage time at 90+5 minutes, Ecuador received a red card when Piero Incaapie used his hand to cover his mouth while speaking to Mexico substitute forward Santiago Jimenez and also pushed his head towards him. The referee reviewed VAR and immediately showed a red card, sending Incaapie off.
The match ended with Mexico winning 2-0, advancing to the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 to await the winner between England or DR Congo on 5 July. Ecuador was eliminated at the Round of 32, ending their journey here.