Mexico vs Ecuador set for World Cup 2026 round of 16

Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 after finishing as one of the best third‑placed teams, having lost to Ivory Coast, drawn with Curaçao and defeated Germany 2‑1 in its final group match. Mexico qualified top of Group A, winning all three games – 2‑0 over South Africa, 1‑0 over South Korea and 3‑0 over the Czech Republic – while keeping a clean sheet.

The two sides will meet on Tuesday 30 June at the Estadio Ciudad de México. The kickoff is scheduled for 20:00 (p.m.) Peru time, equivalent to 19:00 local time in Mexico. The match will be broadcast across South America via DirecTV and streamed on DGO and Paramount+ platforms. Mexico will be coached by Javier Aguirre, while Ecuador continues its campaign as a minority fan presence in the host nation.