Mexico 2-0 Ecuador LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Last 32: Quinones, Jimenez Strike To Double El Tri's Advantage

That's the halftime whistle and with it the stoppage time comes to an end. Both set of players are heading back to their respective locker rooms, with Mexico being the happier team as they're leading the match by 2-0 at the halfway mark.

Goal! Brilliant interplay between Raul Jimenez and Julian Quinones opens up space for Jimenez at the edge of the box. He makes no mistake, curling his finish into the top-right corner to double Mexico's lead at 2-0.

Goaaalll...! Roberto Alvardo gives a precise ball to Julian Quinones, who pounces on the through ball and fires a strong shot into the top left corner from the edge of the penalty area to get EL Tri on the scoreboard.

Some controlled play and passing on display by Ecuador in the middle of the pitch as Pero Hincapie tries to give a pass into the box only to find the opposition player.

Finally the wait is over and after an hour of delay due to inclement weather and play starts with the referee whistle. Both teams off to a cautious start in front of a full-house crowd as they try to get into the groove after a long delay.

Finally some good news as the kick-off is now officially scheduled for 7:30 AM IST, an hour late than the original schedule due to severe thunderstorm delay. Slovenian referee, Slavko Vincic is the one, who'll officiate the match.

The kick-off has been delayed by atleast half an hour, with local reports pointing out that it may get extended to even an hour. The players are still inside as the conditions are not suitable for play to take place, while FIFA states that the match will begin as soon as the condition allows.

Kick-off has been delayed here due to a thunderstorm.

The two teams will meet on the field for the 28th time in their history, with El Tri holding the advantage, having secured 15 victories, eight draws, and four losses. Mexico triumphed over Ecuador 2–1 in their sole World Cup match-up, which took place in 2002.

Mexico: Rangel (GK); Sanchez, Montes (c), Vasquez, Gallardo; Lira, Romo, Mora; Jimenez, Quinones, Alvarado.

Ecuador (4-4-2): Galindez; Franco, Ordonez, Pacho, Hincapie; Yeboah, Caicedo (c), Vite, Angulo; Valencia, Plata.

If you seek further encouraging indicators for Mexico, consider this fact – throughout three tournaments, the country has maintained an unbeaten record at Estadio Azteca, where today’s round of 32 match is taking place. In a total of eight matches held there, Mexico has achieved six victories and two draws.