Mexico Sweep Past Ecuador to Book World Cup Round of 16 Spot and Set Up Potential England Clash
Mexico delivered one of their most convincing performances of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Ecuador 2-0 in Mexico City to secure…
1/16 ·
Mexico
4-3-3
Javier Aguirre
WinnerHT: 2-0
Ecuador
4-4-2
Sebastian Beccacece
Updated:
Half Time
2–0
90 Min
2–0
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Mexico
4-3-3 · Javier Aguirre
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Ecuador
4-4-2 · Sebastian Beccacece
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
For fans in Cape Verde, the match sat in the Wednesday 01 July, 01:00 -01 window, with coverage available through RTC and Sport TV (PT feed).
The opening spell set the tone. Mexico moved ahead in the 22nd minute, then doubled the lead in the 31st minute, leaving Ecuador with a steep task before the interval. The scoreline at half-time and at ordinary time both stayed at 2-0, which told the story of a game decided early and controlled thereafter. Javier Aguirre's 4-3-3 gave Mexico enough structure to carry the advantage, while Sebastian Beccacece's 4-4-2 had to chase the match from an early deficit. Cape Verde readers following the night would have seen a home side that managed the key moments cleanly.
Discipline became part of the late pattern, with Ecuador collecting a yellow card in the 45th minute and then another yellow card and a red card in the 90th minute, alongside one more yellow card at the same minute. Those final actions underlined how difficult the closing stages became for the away side, even if the result had already been settled by then. Mexico did not need to force the tempo after the interval, and the absence of any further scoring showed a game in which the first half carried all the weight. At Estadio Azteca, the home side's control was enough to protect the margin.
That result also fits the competitive frame of World Cup Final Stage and the 1/16 round, where early control can decide whether a team advances comfortably or spends the final minutes under pressure. Mexico, coached by Javier Aguirre, used a 4-3-3 that delivered the lead and then the game state they wanted. Ecuador, coached by Sebastian Beccacece, stayed in a 4-4-2 but could not recover after the two first-half blows. The setting at Estadio Azteca and the attendance of 80824 added to the occasion, but the decisive detail remained the scoreline built before the interval.
For Cape Verde fans, this was the kind of finished result that is easy to track through the night slot of Wednesday 01 July, 01:00 -01, especially with RTC and Sport TV (PT feed) carrying the match context. The implication is simple in World Cup Final Stage, 1/16: when a side leads 2-0 at half-time and keeps it there to the end, the next round becomes the only conversation that matters.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Mexico will head into the World Cup Final Stage 1/16 at Estadio Azteca with the pressure that comes with knockout football, while 3CEFHI will arrive knowing there is no room for a cautious start. With Javier Aguirre preparing Mexico at home and the match set for Wednesday 01 July, 00:00 -01 in Cape Verde time, the timing alone adds a sharp edge for fans following from the islands. The setting gives Mexico the familiar backdrop of Estadio Azteca, but the round means both sides will be measured on details rather than reputation.
For supporters in Cape Verde, the match will be easy to place on the calendar and easy to follow through RTC or Sport TV (PT feed). That local viewing angle matters because the fixture sits in a single-elimination setting, where one moment can swing the entire night. Mexico's status as the home side and 3CEFHI's place across from them will make the tactical balance matter from the first exchanges. In this kind of game, shape, discipline, and the ability to handle pressure at Estadio Azteca will matter as much as possession spells.
Javier Aguirre will also bring a clear managerial reference point for Mexico, and that can shape the mood around the home side before a ball is kicked. At knockout level, a coach's message often becomes the first storyline, especially when the venue is already fixed and the round leaves no margin for settling in. Cape Verde viewers will see a matchup that asks whether Mexico can use the home setting to control the rhythm, or whether 3CEFHI can turn the occasion into a tighter, more uncomfortable contest.
The tactical question is simple enough to frame even before kick-off: can Mexico make home advantage count at Estadio Azteca, or will 3CEFHI turn the match into a tighter test than the venue suggests? In a 1/16 tie, the early tone often decides how much control either side can establish, and that makes the opening minutes especially important for Javier Aguirre's team. Fans in Cape Verde will be looking at a late-night start that should reward close attention rather than casual checking.
Whatever the margin, the round will make every detail count, and Cape Verde fans following on RTC or Sport TV (PT feed) will be watching for which side settles quickest at Estadio Azteca.
Mexico delivered one of their most convincing performances of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Ecuador 2-0 in Mexico City to secure…
Today's attendance is 80824
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Mexico: 43%, Ecuador: 57%.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Yellow card for Moises Caicedo
Moises Caicedo is shown a yellow card by the referee
Dangerous challenge by Moises Caicedo from Ecuador. Orbelin Pineda on the receiving end of that.
Jesus Gallardo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jordy Caicedo is penalised for pushing Cesar Montes
The referee signals a free kick as Santiago Gimenez from Mexico trips Pedro Vite
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Yaimar Medina relieves the pressure with a clearance
The game is restarted
SENT OFF! - After verbally abusing the ref, Piero Hincapie is sent off
CARD! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides to show a card for Piero Hincapie from Ecuador.
VAR - CARD! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card for a player from Ecuador.
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Yellow card for Kendry Paez
Kendry Paez is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Kendry Paez from Ecuador trips Orbelin Pineda
Jesus Gallardo from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Ecuador
Orbelin Pineda from Mexico sends an effort wide of target
Orbelin Pineda goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Orbelin Pineda but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Orbelin Pineda finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Kendry Paez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Jesus Gallardo from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Mexico: 43%, Ecuador: 57%.
Moises Caicedo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mexico start a counter attack
Cesar Montes successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Jordy Caicedo is blocked
Ecuador take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Brian Gutierrez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jorge Sanchez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Johan Vasquez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Mexico
Yaimar Medina from Ecuador heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
Johan Vasquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jorge Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Ecuador takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Jesus Gallardo from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Willian Pacho wins an air challenge against Orbelin Pineda
Piero Hincapie makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mexico start a counter attack
Jesus Gallardo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ecuador take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Mexico
Moises Caicedo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Johan Vasquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jorge Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Mexico: 45%, Ecuador: 55%.
Dangerous challenge by Pedro Vite from Ecuador. Santiago Gimenez on the receiving end of that.
Johan Vasquez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Willian Pacho wins an air challenge against Santiago Gimenez
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Jordy Caicedo is penalised for pushing Johan Vasquez
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Jose Rangel from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cesar Montes from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Piero Hincapie from Ecuador takes a short corner kick from the left.
Jorge Sanchez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jorge Sanchez from Mexico goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Gonzalo Plata
Angelo Preciado wins an air challenge against Orbelin Pineda
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Mexico: 46%, Ecuador: 54%.
Roberto Alvarado is leaving the field to be replaced by Israel Reyes in a tactical substitution.
Julian Quinones is leaving the field to be replaced by Orbelin Pineda in a tactical substitution.
Nilson Angulo is leaving the field to be replaced by Kendry Paez in a tactical substitution.
John Yeboah is leaving the field to be replaced by Jordy Caicedo in a tactical substitution.
Piero Hincapie from Ecuador goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Santiago Gimenez
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Kevin Rodriguez is penalised for pushing Johan Vasquez
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Julian Quinones wins an air challenge against Angelo Preciado
Goal kick for Mexico
The game is restarted
Jose Rangel is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ball possession: Mexico: 44%, Ecuador: 56%.
Moises Caicedo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Kevin Rodriguez from Ecuador sends an effort wide of target
Kevin Rodriguez goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Kevin Rodriguez but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Kevin Rodriguez finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Ecuador with a potentially dangerous attack.
Santiago Gimenez wins an air challenge against Willian Pacho
Goal kick for Mexico
Luis Romo is leaving the field to be replaced by Obed Vargas in a tactical substitution.
Raul Jimenez is leaving the field to be replaced by Santiago Gimenez in a tactical substitution.
Nilson Angulo from Ecuador takes a short corner kick from the left.
Roberto Alvarado relieves the pressure with a clearance
Johan Vasquez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Ecuador
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Mexico: 46%, Ecuador: 54%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Johan Vasquez from Mexico sends an effort wide of target
Johan Vasquez goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Johan Vasquez but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Johan Vasquez finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Johan Vasquez wins an air challenge against Piero Hincapie
Roberto Alvarado from Mexico swings in the corner from the left.
Hernan Galindez makes a crucial save!
Cesar Montes sends a header towards goal, but Hernan Galindez is there to comfortably save it
Roberto Alvarado from Mexico swings in the corner from the left.
Willian Pacho relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Mexico: 46%, Ecuador: 54%.
Piero Hincapie relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico with a potentially dangerous attack.
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Raul Jimenez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pedro Vite swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Julian Quinones from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ecuador take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Erik Lira relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ecuador take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Johan Vasquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Raul Jimenez is penalised for pushing Willian Pacho
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Mexico
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Mexico: 47%, Ecuador: 53%.
Brian Gutierrez is penalised for pushing Piero Hincapie
Enner Valencia is leaving the field to be replaced by Kevin Rodriguez in a tactical substitution.
Gilberto Mora is leaving the field to be replaced by Brian Gutierrez in a tactical substitution.
The referee signals a free kick as Piero Hincapie from Ecuador trips Gilberto Mora
Mexico start a counter attack
Johan Vasquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Cesar Montes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Johan Vasquez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Mexico: 53%, Ecuador: 47%.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
John Yeboah from Ecuador concedes a foul on Luis Romo but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Luis Romo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ecuador take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Julian Quinones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Enner Valencia from Ecuador is ruled offside
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Ecuador
Willian Pacho successfully blocks the shot
Gilberto Mora from Mexico sends an effort wide of target
Gilberto Mora goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Gilberto Mora but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Gilberto Mora finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Gilberto Mora goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Gilberto Mora but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Gilberto Mora finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pedro Vite makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Mexico
Pedro Vite from Ecuador tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Mexico: 56%, Ecuador: 44%.
The referee signals a free kick as Jesus Gallardo from Mexico trips John Yeboah
The referee signals a free kick as Yaimar Medina from Ecuador trips Gilberto Mora
Willian Pacho relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Piero Hincapie relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nilson Angulo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Ecuador
Roberto Alvarado from Mexico sends an effort wide of target
Roberto Alvarado goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Roberto Alvarado but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Roberto Alvarado finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Mexico with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Alan Franco is leaving the field to be replaced by Yaimar Medina in a tactical substitution.
Joel Ordonez is leaving the field to be replaced by Angelo Preciado in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Mexico: 56%, Ecuador: 44%.
Nilson Angulo from Ecuador takes a short corner kick from the left.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Jorge Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ecuador with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Mexico
The referee signals a free kick as Jesus Gallardo from Mexico trips John Yeboah
Ecuador take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Johan Vasquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Gonzalo Plata wins an air challenge against Cesar Montes
Yellow card for Alan Franco
Alan Franco is shown a yellow card by the referee
Dangerous challenge by Alan Franco from Ecuador. Julian Quinones on the receiving end of that.
Piero Hincapie makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Ecuador
A chance presents itself to Gilberto Mora from Mexico but his header goes wide
Raul Jimenez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Joel Ordonez wins an air challenge against Raul Jimenez
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Ecuador
A chance presents itself to Raul Jimenez from Mexico but his header goes wide
Raul Jimenez wins an air challenge against Joel Ordonez
The cross by Gilberto Mora from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Cesar Montes wins an air challenge against Enner Valencia
Goal kick for Ecuador
Raul Jimenez wins an air challenge against Willian Pacho
Goal kick for Mexico
Piero Hincapie from Ecuador heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
Nilson Angulo from Ecuador swings in the corner from the left.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Jorge Sanchez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ecuador take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jose Rangel from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Moises Caicedo swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Roberto Alvarado relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ecuador with a potentially dangerous attack.
Cesar Montes from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Moises Caicedo swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Mexico: 60%, Ecuador: 40%.
Good effort by John Yeboah as he directs a shot on target, but Jose Rangel saves it
Ecuador with a potentially dangerous attack.
Cesar Montes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Willian Pacho wins an air challenge against Raul Jimenez
Goal kick for Mexico
The referee signals a free kick as Julian Quinones from Mexico trips Moises Caicedo
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Luis Romo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Luis Romo from Mexico concedes a foul on Moises Caicedo but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Willian Pacho relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico are trying to create something here.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The referee signals a free kick as Nilson Angulo from Ecuador trips Roberto Alvarado
Willian Pacho wins an air challenge against Raul Jimenez
Goal kick for Ecuador
Ball possession: Mexico: 60%, Ecuador: 40%.
Jose Rangel from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Moises Caicedo swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Cesar Montes from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Mexico
Cesar Montes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ecuador with a potentially dangerous attack.
Joel Ordonez with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
Julian Quinones provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Raul Jimenez scores with the right foot!
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Piero Hincapie from Ecuador intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Mexico: 59%, Ecuador: 41%.
The referee signals a free kick as Enner Valencia from Ecuador trips Roberto Alvarado
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mexico are trying to create something here.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
Ball possession: Mexico: 60%, Ecuador: 40%.
Roberto Alvarado relieves the pressure with a clearance
Luis Romo from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Jesus Gallardo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Luis Romo made the key pass for the goal!
Roberto Alvarado provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Julian Quinones scores with the right foot!
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Willian Pacho is penalised for pushing Raul Jimenez
Cesar Montes relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Ecuador takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Ball possession: Mexico: 62%, Ecuador: 38%.
Jorge Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Jesus Gallardo is penalised for pushing John Yeboah
Ecuador take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Mexico
POST! So nearly a goal by John Yeboah but his finish hits the post!
Ecuador with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Gonzalo Plata wins an air challenge against Raul Jimenez
Pedro Vite wins an air challenge against Gilberto Mora
Goal kick for Ecuador
Gilberto Mora from Mexico sends an effort wide of target
Gilberto Mora goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Gilberto Mora but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Gilberto Mora finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Piero Hincapie from Ecuador intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Piero Hincapie from Ecuador intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Gilberto Mora swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Mexico: 61%, Ecuador: 39%.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Willian Pacho successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Roberto Alvarado is blocked
Mexico with a potentially dangerous attack.
Safe hands from Jose Rangel as he comes out and claims the ball
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Ecuador
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mexico are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Julian Quinones from Mexico trips Moises Caicedo
John Yeboah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Roberto Alvarado from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cesar Montes from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ecuador with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Mexico: 75%, Ecuador: 25%.
Jorge Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ecuador take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Cesar Montes wins an air challenge against Enner Valencia
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Willian Pacho makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Alan Franco relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Mexico
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Ecuador
A chance presents itself to Raul Jimenez from Mexico but his header goes wide
The cross by Luis Romo from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Johan Vasquez wins an air challenge against Enner Valencia
Goal kick for Ecuador
Luis Romo from Mexico tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Mexico with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Ecuador
Gilberto Mora fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Enner Valencia is penalised for pushing Erik Lira
Joel Ordonez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Mexico: 80%, Ecuador: 20%.
Joel Ordonez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Roberto Alvarado is blocked
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Roberto Alvarado from Mexico trips Gonzalo Plata
Alan Franco relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Mexico kick-off, and the game is underway.
The kick-off has been delayed.
The referee starts the match
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff is at 00:00 -01 on Wednesday 01 July 2026 in Cape Verde.
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for 1A or 3CEFHI.
The head-to-head record between 1A and 3CEFHI across the last 8 meetings shows 0 wins for 1A, 0 draws, and 0 wins for 3CEFHI.
This is a World Cup Final Stage match in Round 1 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico.
Status
Finished
Attendance
80,824
Minute
90+7'
Winner
Mexico
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