Mexico Vs Ecuador LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Last 32: Kick-Off Delayed Due To Inclement Weather

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.