Mexico City
Stadium erupted in celebration as Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0, cruising into
the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16.
Despite an
hour-long weather delay, Javier Aguirre’s men dominated the pitch from the
opening whistle. After early near-misses by Gilberto Mora and Luis Romo, Julian
Quinones broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute.
Roberto
Alvarado delivered a precise ball from his own half, allowing Quinones to
sprint clear and unleash a thunderous strike past Hernan Galindez....
