Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16 and end knockout hoodoo
Summary
Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 at Azteca Stadium to reach the World Cup last 16, ending a 40-year knockout stage victory drought with goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez.
Key Points
- Mexico ended a 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout victory by defeating Ecuador 2-0.
- Goals were scored in the first half by Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez, securing Mexico's win.
- The match took place at the Azteca Stadium, with over 80,000 fans supporting the co-hosts.
- Mexico will face either England or the Democratic Republic of Congo in the last 16.
- Mexico's defense remained strong, not conceding any goals in the tournament so far.
