Mexico 2-0 Ecuador Result: Mexico Win, Score & Stats

Mexico and Ecuador before their World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match

FIFA ranking#15Mexico

World Cup appearances17Mexico

Recent form (last 5)DDWWWMexico

Recent form (last 5)DDWDDEcuador

World Cup appearances4Ecuador

FIFA ranking#23Ecuador

June 30, 2026Mexico CityRound of 32Last updated: July 1, 2026 at 4:03 PM UTCLive Streaming Guide

Key Moments

45'+1'Yellow-card
Alan FRANCO (Ecuador) is booked by the referee.
-Substitution
Before the second half begins Yaimar MEDINA (in) comes off the bench to replace Alan FRANCO (out) (Ecuador)
-Substitution
Before the second half begins Angelo PRECIADO (in) comes off the bench to replace Joel ORDONEZ (out) (Ecuador)
59'Substitution
Brian GUTIERREZ (in) comes off the bench to replace Gilberto MORA (out) (Mexico)
59'Substitution
Kevin RODRIGUEZ (in) comes off the bench to replace Enner VALENCIA (out) (Ecuador)
73'Substitution
Santiago GIMENEZ (in) comes off the bench to replace Raul JIMENEZ (out) (Mexico)
73'Substitution
Obed VARGAS (in) comes off the bench to replace Luis ROMO (out) (Mexico)

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Mexico vs Ecuador Match Result

Full Time

Mexico4-1-2-3

Full Time2 - 0FT

Winner: Mexico

Ecuador4-4-2

GoalsGoal details will update from the official timeline.

Latest Commentary

45'+1'
Alan FRANCO (Ecuador) is booked by the referee.
45'+2'
Jesus GALLARDO (Mexico) commits a foul.
45'+5'
Nilson ANGULO (Ecuador) takes a corner kick.

Venue: Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City
Date: June 30, 2026
Kickoff: Jun 30, 8:00 PM
Attendance: 80,824
Referee: Slavko Vincic
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Venue local time: Jun 30, 8:00 PM Mexico City

Match Statistics

Official record

--Possession--

15Shots7

--Shots on Target--

3Corners8

10Fouls11

0Yellow Cards3

0Red Cards1

0Offsides1

Statistics are shown from the stored official match record.

Full Time

Mexico vs Ecuador Match Result

Mexico beat Ecuador 2 - 0 in Round of 32. The result updates the group table and changes what both teams need from their next fixtures.

Final score: 2 - 0
Winner: Mexico
Goals: Goal details will update from the official timeline.
Standings: Group table updated after full time.
Group: Round of 32
Updated: 2026-07-03

Live Streaming and TV Channels - Where To Watch

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AustraliaSBSOfficial guide

PakistanTapmad, ARY ZAPOfficial guide

MexicoLocal listingsOfficial guide

EcuadorLocal listingsOfficial guide View all countriesCountry TV guide

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Mexico vs Ecuador Live Commentary

Full Time

0'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the first period.
2'
VARMEX
Foul
Roberto ALVARADO (Mexico) commits a foul.
4'
VARMEX
Attempt at Goal
Roberto ALVARADO (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
5'
AttemptECU
Foul
Enner VALENCIA (Ecuador) commits a foul.
5'
AttemptMEX
Attempt at Goal
Gilberto MORA (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
6'
AttemptMEX
Attempt at Goal
Luis ROMO (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
7'
AttemptMEX
Attempt at Goal
Raul JIMENEZ (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
11'
AttemptMEX
Foul
Julian QUINONES (Mexico) commits a foul.
14'
VARMEX
Attempt at Goal
Roberto ALVARADO (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
15'
AttemptMEX
Corner
Gilberto MORA (Mexico) takes a corner kick.
15'
AttemptMEX
Attempt at Goal
Gilberto MORA (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
17'
AttemptECU
Attempt at Goal
John YEBOAH (Ecuador) attempts an effort on goal.
19'
AttemptMEX
Foul
Jesus GALLARDO (Mexico) commits a foul.
20'
AttemptECU
Foul
Willian PACHO (Ecuador) commits a foul.
22'
VAR
Assist
Assisted by Roberto ALVARADO.
22'
AttemptMEX
Attempt at Goal
Julian QUINONES (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
22'
GoalMEX
Goal!
Julian QUINONES (Mexico) scores!!
29'
AttemptECU
Foul
Enner VALENCIA (Ecuador) commits a foul.
31'
AttemptMEX
Attempt at Goal
Raul JIMENEZ (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
31'
GoalMEX
Goal!
Raul JIMENEZ (Mexico) scores!!
35'
AttemptECU
Corner
Moises CAICEDO (Ecuador) takes a corner kick.
35'
AttemptECU
Foul
Nilson ANGULO (Ecuador) commits a foul.
38'
AttemptMEX
Foul
Julian QUINONES (Mexico) commits a foul.
40'
AttemptECU
Attempt at Goal
John YEBOAH (Ecuador) attempts an effort on goal.
40'
AttemptMEX
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Mexico pulls off a save.
40'
AttemptECU
Corner
Moises CAICEDO (Ecuador) takes a corner kick.
41'
AttemptECU
Corner
Moises CAICEDO (Ecuador) takes a corner kick.
42'
AttemptECU
Corner
Nilson ANGULO (Ecuador) takes a corner kick.
44'
AttemptMEX
Attempt at Goal
Raul JIMENEZ (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
45'
AttemptMEX
Attempt at Goal
Raul JIMENEZ (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+1'
CardECU
Yellow card
Alan FRANCO (Ecuador) is booked by the referee.
45'+2'
AttemptMEX
Foul
Jesus GALLARDO (Mexico) commits a foul.
45'+5'
AttemptECU
Corner
Nilson ANGULO (Ecuador) takes a corner kick.
45'+6'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the first period to an end.
SubstitutionECU
Substitution
Before the second half begins Yaimar MEDINA (in) comes off the bench to replace Alan FRANCO (out) (Ecuador)
SubstitutionECU
Substitution
Before the second half begins Angelo PRECIADO (in) comes off the bench to replace Joel ORDONEZ (out) (Ecuador)
45'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the second period.
46'
VARMEX
Attempt at Goal
Roberto ALVARADO (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
48'
AttemptECU
Foul
Yaimar MEDINA (Ecuador) commits a foul.
49'
AttemptMEX
Foul
Jesus GALLARDO (Mexico) commits a foul.
51'
AttemptECU
Attempt at Goal
Pedro VITE (Ecuador) attempts an effort on goal.
52'
AttemptMEX
Attempt at Goal
Gilberto MORA (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
53'
AttemptECU
Offside
Enner VALENCIA (Ecuador) is ruled offside.
58'
AttemptECU
Foul
Piero HINCAPIE (Ecuador) commits a foul.
59'
SubstitutionMEX
Substitution
Brian GUTIERREZ (in) comes off the bench to replace Gilberto MORA (out) (Mexico)
59'
SubstitutionECU
Substitution
Kevin RODRIGUEZ (in) comes off the bench to replace Enner VALENCIA (out) (Ecuador)
59'
AttemptMEX
Foul
Brian GUTIERREZ (Mexico) commits a foul.
61'
AttemptMEX
Foul
Raul JIMENEZ (Mexico) commits a foul.
64'
AttemptECU
Corner
Pedro VITE (Ecuador) takes a corner kick.
67'
VARMEX
Corner
Roberto ALVARADO (Mexico) takes a corner kick.
67'
AttemptMEX
Attempt at Goal
Cesar MONTES (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
67'
AttemptECU
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Ecuador pulls off a save.
67'
VARMEX
Corner
Roberto ALVARADO (Mexico) takes a corner kick.
67'
AttemptMEX
Attempt at Goal
Johan VASQUEZ (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
73'
AttemptECU
Corner
Nilson ANGULO (Ecuador) takes a corner kick.
73'
SubstitutionMEX
Substitution
Santiago GIMENEZ (in) comes off the bench to replace Raul JIMENEZ (out) (Mexico)
73'
SubstitutionMEX
Substitution
Obed VARGAS (in) comes off the bench to replace Luis ROMO (out) (Mexico)
74'
AttemptECU
Attempt at Goal
Kevin RODRIGUEZ (Ecuador) attempts an effort on goal.
77'
AttemptECU
Foul
Kevin RODRIGUEZ (Ecuador) commits a foul.
78'
AttemptECU
Foul
Piero HINCAPIE (Ecuador) commits a foul.
79'
SubstitutionECU
Substitution
Jordy CAICEDO (in) comes off the bench to replace John YEBOAH (out) (Ecuador)
79'
SubstitutionECU
Substitution
Kendry PAEZ (in) comes off the bench to replace Nilson ANGULO (out) (Ecuador)
80'
SubstitutionMEX
Substitution
Orbelin PINEDA (in) comes off the bench to replace Julian QUINONES (out) (Mexico)
80'
SubstitutionMEX
Substitution
Israel REYES (in) comes off the bench to replace Roberto ALVARADO (out) (Mexico)
81'
AttemptMEX
Foul
Jorge SANCHEZ (Mexico) commits a foul.
82'
AttemptECU
Corner
Piero HINCAPIE (Ecuador) takes a corner kick.
83'
AttemptECU
Foul
Jordy CAICEDO (Ecuador) commits a foul.
84'
AttemptECU
Foul
Pedro VITE (Ecuador) commits a foul.
85'
AttemptECU
Attempt at Goal
Moises CAICEDO (Ecuador) attempts an effort on goal.
88'
AttemptECU
Attempt at Goal
Yaimar MEDINA (Ecuador) attempts an effort on goal.
89'
AttemptECU
Attempt at Goal
Jordy CAICEDO (Ecuador) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+2'
AttemptMEX
Attempt at Goal
Orbelin PINEDA (Mexico) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+3'
CardECU
Yellow card
Kendry PAEZ (Ecuador) is booked by the referee.
90'+5'
Card
VAR
Red card given
90'+5'
CardECU
Red card
Piero HINCAPIE (Ecuador) is sent off!
90'+6'
AttemptMEX
Foul
Santiago GIMENEZ (Mexico) commits a foul.
90'+7'
AttemptECU
Foul
Jordy CAICEDO (Ecuador) commits a foul.
90'+9'
CardECU
Yellow card
Moises CAICEDO (Ecuador) is booked by the referee.
90'+9'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the second period to an end.
99'
Full Time
Match end
The final whistle sounds.

Mexico vs Ecuador Starting Lineups

The lineups below show the starting XIs used in this World Cup match.

Mexico and Ecuador can still adjust shape based on late fitness checks, opponent matchups and the match state.

Mexico vs Ecuador Starting Lineups

Lineups: Starting XIThese are the starting lineups recorded for the completed match.Team-sheet check: July 1, 2026 at 4:03 PM UTC

The pitch cards show the starting XIs used in this match, with player photos kept inside the markers.

Mexico4-2-3-1

1Raul Rangel

2Jorge Sanchez

3Cesar Montes

5Johan Vasquez

23Jesus Gallardo

6Erik Lira

7Luis Romo

19Gilberto Mora

9Raul Jimenez

16Julian Quinones

25Roberto Alvarado

Ecuador4-2-3-1

1Hernan Galindez

3Piero Hincapie

4Joel Ordonez

6Willian Pacho

15Pedro Vite

21Alan Franco

23Moises Caicedo

9John Yeboah

13Enner Valencia

19Gonzalo Plata

20Nilson Angulo

Mexico Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Edson AlvarezFWD7.8
Mateo ChavezMID7.6
Jesus GallardoMID7.4

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Match Report

Mexico and Ecuador meet in Round of 32. The game matters because an early result can change pressure across the next two fixtures.

Mexico will want clean possession and better final-third decisions. Ecuador need structure without the ball and sharp moments when space opens.

Goal details will update from the official timeline.

Ecuador Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Piero HincapieFWD7.8
Willian PachoMID7.6
Pervis EstupinanMID7.4

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Mexico Team Profile

Mexico are in Round of 32.
Javier Aguirre leads the squad.
The opening spell can shape the match tempo.
Set pieces and transition defence should matter.

Ecuador Team Profile

Ecuador are in Round of 32.
Sebastián Beccacece leads the squad.
A strong start can make the group table easier to manage.
The first goal should change the match rhythm quickly.

Mexico vs Ecuador Key Players To Watch

Mexico carry major influence through Edson Alvarez and Mateo Chavez. Ecuador answer through Piero Hincapie and Willian Pacho.

Edson Alvarez

Defender - Mexico

Important for Mexico in transition moments.

98: Caps
7: Goals
Threat: Threat

Mateo Chavez

Defender - Mexico

Important for Mexico in transition moments.

TBC: Caps
DF: Role
Threat: Threat

Piero Hincapie

Defender - Ecuador

Important for Ecuador in the final third.

51: Caps
3: Goals
Threat: Threat

Willian Pacho

Defender - Ecuador

Important for Ecuador in the final third.

34: Caps
2: Goals
Threat: Threat

Mexico vs Ecuador Prediction

This should be a competitive group-stage match rather than an open game from the first minute.

Mexico Win44%

Draw28%

Ecuador Win28%

Head-to-Head Record

Mexico wins: TBC | Draws: TBC | Ecuador wins: TBC

Tactical Preview

Mexico Approach

Mexico need a clear start, quick support around the striker and careful defending in transition.

Ecuador Approach

Ecuador can stay compact, protect central spaces and look for set pieces or fast breaks.

What's Next?

Mexico vs EnglandJul 6, 2026 - 1:00 AM UTC

Mexico vs Ecuador FAQ

Who won Mexico vs Ecuador?

Mexico won 2 - 0 against Ecuador.

When is Mexico vs Ecuador at World Cup 2026?

Mexico vs Ecuador is on June 30, 2026 at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City. Kickoff is 01:00 UTC | 9:00 PM EDT.

Where can I watch Mexico vs Ecuador live?

Broadcast and streaming depend on your country. Use the TV guide section on this page to open the correct country listing.

Are the Mexico vs Ecuador lineups confirmed?

No. The lineups are confirmed until official team sheets are released close to kickoff.

What group is Mexico vs Ecuador in?

Mexico and Ecuador are in Round of 32.

Where is Mexico vs Ecuador being played?

The match is being played at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City.

Where can I follow Mexico vs Ecuador live score?

The live score panel on this page will update match status, score and commentary when the game begins.