Mexico 2, Ecuador 0: Raúl Jiménez, Julián Quiñones help Mexico past Ecuador, into Round of 16

The lead

July 1, 2026 — Estadio Banorte, Mexico City, Mexico — Raúl Jiménez, Julián Quiñones help Mexico past Ecuador, into Round of 16. Mexico will now face either England or DR Congo in Mexico City in the Round of 16.

How the match unfolded

This Round of 32 match finished 2-0 for Mexico over Ecuador in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Mexico seized early momentum when Julián Quiñones (Mexico) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Roberto Alvarado with a through ball. in the 22'. The final swing came in the 31' when Raúl Jiménez (Mexico) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Julián Quiñones.. 80,824 fans were in the building at Estadio Banorte.

Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:

Goal-by-goal

Cards, fouls, and controversy

Mexico will now face either England or DR Congo in Mexico City in the Round of 16.

Red cards:

VAR / review:

Bookings: 3 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.

What it means in the tournament

Mexico leave Estadio Banorte with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. Surviving the Round of 32 keeps Mexico alive for Round of 16 action in early July. Ecuador head home.

What comes next

Mexico advance to the Round of 16 while the bracket continues across North American host cities through July 7.

*Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*