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
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Ecuador
4-4-2 · Sebastian Beccacece
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
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Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Mexico took control at Estadio Azteca and finished with a 2-0 win over Ecuador in the World Cup Final Stage 1/16, a result shaped by two first-half goals and a calm defensive closing spell. For fans in Malta, the match arrived at Wednesday 01 July, 04:00 CEST, with the home side giving Javier Aguirre the sharper start and Sebastian Beccacece left to regroup after a night when Ecuador could not recover once Mexico struck twice.
The opening goal arrived in the 22 minute, when Mexico turned early pressure into a lead and forced Ecuador to chase the game. Nine minutes later, the home side doubled the advantage in the 31 minute, and the scoreboard at halftime already told the story: 2-0. That margin meant the second half was less about risk and more about control, with Mexico able to manage the tempo while Ecuador searched for a way back through a compact 4-4-2 under Sebastian Beccacece.
Mexico's 4-3-3 under Javier Aguirre looked organised from the start, with the shape helping them move forward quickly and then recover possession before Ecuador could settle. The final scoreline stayed at 2-0 through ordinary time, and the last update at 2026-07-01T04:02:52.323Z confirmed a finished contest in which the home side had already done the decisive work before the interval. In Malta, where the kickoff came in the early hours, the match would have rewarded anyone looking for a clear, fast-moving contest rather than a long, tense finish.
Match control was also reflected in the timeline and the discipline shown late on. Ecuador collected a yellow card at 45 minute, then another yellow card at 90 minute, before a red card at 90 minute and one more yellow card at 90 minute underlined a difficult closing stretch. Mexico did not need to do anything extravagant after the second goal; the game state did the rest, and the home side's patience around the ball mattered as much as the early finishing.
The broader picture is simple in the numbers: Mexico finished 2-0 ahead in ordinary time, and the scoreline never changed after halftime. That made the result feel controlled rather than chaotic, with the home side protecting a lead established in the first 31 minutes and Ecuador unable to produce a response before the final whistle at 90 minute. For Malta readers, the combination of a decisive first half, a famous venue, and a finished knockout contest gave the game a clear shape from start to finish.
Mexico's win over Ecuador in the World Cup Final Stage 1/16 leaves the home side with the momentum of a clean result at Estadio Azteca, while Ecuador will point to the 90 minute discipline issues as part of a night that slipped away before the interval. For fans in Malta, the contest was settled early and stayed settled, which is often the clearest sign of a side that managed the key moments better than its opponent.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Mexico will step into the World Cup Final Stage knowing that a place in the 1/16 is on the line at Estadio Azteca, and the setting gives Javier Aguirre's side a clear platform to impose themselves. For fans in Malta, the timing is straightforward: Wednesday 01 July, 03:00 CEST, with the fixture available through the listed match partners. That combination of knockout pressure and a famous venue should make this one feel immediate from the first whistle, even before a ball is kicked.
Mexico arrive with Javier Aguirre on the bench, and that detail matters because the home side will be expected to show structure and control in a game where margins can decide everything. At Estadio Azteca, the environment will naturally place the emphasis on Mexico's ability to manage tempo and keep the match in their preferred rhythm. 3CEFHI, by contrast, will travel into a setting where the home crowd, the occasion, and the round itself all point toward a demanding night for the visitors. For readers in Malta, it is the kind of tie that rewards close attention from the opening minutes.
There is also the wider knockout context of the World Cup Final Stage, where the 1/16 leaves no room for a slow start. Mexico's status as the home team at Estadio Azteca gives them the most familiar conditions in the fixture, and that familiarity could be important if the match turns tight. Javier Aguirre's side will know that the round format makes every detail count, whether that is game management, concentration, or handling pressure in front of their own supporters. 3CEFHI will be aiming to disrupt that pattern and make the contest uncomfortable.
Mexico's route through the night will likely depend on how well they translate home conditions at Estadio Azteca into sustained pressure in a knockout game, while 3CEFHI will be looking to make the 1/16 more open than the venue and occasion suggest. The round leaves no safety net, and that is exactly why the first hours of the match should carry such weight.
However the game unfolds, fans in Malta will be watching a knockout tie where the venue, the round, and the kickoff all sharpen the stakes around Mexico's opening task.
Mexico delivered one of their most convincing performances of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Ecuador 2-0 in Mexico City to secure…
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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 Malta have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Malta broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Malta is at 03:00 CEST on Wednesday 01 July 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Malta have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Malta broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for 1A or 3CEFHI in the available match data.
The last 8 head-to-head meetings between 1A and 3CEFHI show 0 wins for 1A, 0 draws, and 0 wins for 3CEFHI.
This is World Cup Final Stage, Round 1, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico.
Status
Finished
Attendance
80,824
Minute
90+7'
Winner
Mexico
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