26 World Cup 2026 Canada · Mexico · USA
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Round of 32 · Finished

Mexico

FIFA Rank #17
2 : 0

(1 : 0)

Ecuador

FIFA Rank #23
🏟 Mexico City 📅
  • 📅 Date
  • 🕐 Time
  • 🏟 Stadium Mexico City
  • 🧑‍⚖️ Referee Slavko Vinčić
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🧠 Match Summary

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Mexico made history on home soil, advancing past Ecuador with a 2-0 victory in the Round of 32 at a roaring Mexico City. Despite being outpossessed 57-43, El Tri were ruthlessly efficient in front of goal, with Julián Quiñones opening the scoring in the 22nd minute before Raúl Jiménez doubled the lead just nine minutes later. Mexico's 15 shots to Ecuador's 7 underlined their attacking intent throughout.

Ecuador's hopes of a comeback were further dashed by a red card that left them a man down, compounding their frustration alongside three yellow cards on a difficult afternoon. Referee Slavko Vinčić had a busy evening managing a fiery contest. Mexico now march confidently into the next round, feeding the dreams of millions of passionate fans across the host nation.

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🎬 Match highlights (video)

ملخص مباراة المكسيك والإكوادور | دور الـ32 - كأس العالم FIFA 2026™ Watch highlights on YouTube ↗

Source: beIN SPORTS — official YouTube channel

📊 Official stats & tactics (FIFA)

Mexico · 4-1-2-3 — 4-4-2Ecuador

Statistics

2⚽ Goals0
0🟥 Sendings-off0
0🟨 Cautions1
37.1%Possession52.9%
15 (3)Shots7 (1)
1.86Expected goals (xG)0.47
82%Pass accuracy84%
317 (259)Total passes420 (353)
76Line breaks69
10Defensive line breaks7
83Final-third receptions112
15Ball progressions23
10Crosses27
215 (37)Defensive pressures191 (37)
33Forced turnovers35
50Second balls59
113.3 كمDistance covered105 كم
6.2 كمSprint distance5.6 كم

🎯 Phases of play — in possession

23Build-up (unopposed)42
10Build-up (opposed)16
18Progression19
14Final third19
6Long ball6
19Attacking transition8
3Counter attack1
7Set piece8

🛡️ Out of possession

2High press8
2Mid press5
0Low press0
2High block3
20Mid block11
38Low block10
8Recovery6
8Defensive transition19
7Counter-press13

🏃 Physical data

487Sprints457
1272High-speed runs1108
34.8 كم/سTop speed34.5 كم/س

⚡ Fastest: Brian GUTIERREZ 34.8 · Moises CAICEDO 34.5 km/h

👥 Both squads · tap a player for full stats

👥 Mexico

#1 · Raul RANGEL5.5 km · 22.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
5.5Dist (km)
22.9Top speed
4Sprints
15HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
21Att
13Comp
62%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 1 · Over 18 — Type: Pass 21 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#2 · Jorge SANCHEZ11.1 km · 32.6 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.1Dist (km)
32.6Top speed
66Sprints
120HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
10Att
8Comp
80%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 5 · Over 4 — Type: Pass 9 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#3 · Cesar MONTES9 km · 30.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
9Dist (km)
30.5Top speed
32Sprints
84HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
15Att
11Comp
73%Acc

Dir: Through 6 · Around 5 · Over 4 — Type: Pass 14 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#5 · Johan VASQUEZ10.4 km · 30.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.4Dist (km)
30.7Top speed
36Sprints
101HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
6Att
6Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 3 · Around 1 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 6 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#6 · Erik LIRA11.6 km · 33 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.6Dist (km)
33Top speed
41Sprints
140HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
7Att
6Comp
86%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 1 · Over 4 — Type: Pass 7 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#7 · Luis ROMO8.7 km · 32.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
8.7Dist (km)
32.2Top speed
44Sprints
132HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
7Att
6Comp
86%Acc

Dir: Through 4 · Around 1 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 7 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#9 · Raul JIMENEZ7.3 km · 33.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
7.3Dist (km)
33.2Top speed
36Sprints
75HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
7Att
4Comp
57%Acc

Dir: Through 3 · Around 2 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 6 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#16 · Julian QUINONES8.9 km · 32.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
8.9Dist (km)
32.2Top speed
47Sprints
98HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
2Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Push 1

📋 Full technical profile
#19 · Gilberto MORA7.3 km · 29.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
7.3Dist (km)
29.5Top speed
40Sprints
112HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
4Att
4Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 3 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 4 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
2Total

Outswing 1 · Push 1

📋 Full technical profile
#23 · Jesus GALLARDO10.3 km · 31.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.3Dist (km)
31.9Top speed
28Sprints
104HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
9Att
5Comp
56%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 2 · Over 7 — Type: Pass 9 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#25 · Roberto ALVARADO8.8 km · 30.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
8.8Dist (km)
30.7Top speed
38Sprints
100HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
8Att
6Comp
75%Acc

Dir: Through 5 · Around 1 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 8 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#11 · Santiago GIMENEZ2.6 km · 30.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
2.6Dist (km)
30.7Top speed
12Sprints
28HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
0Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#15 · Israel REYES2.1 km · 24.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
2.1Dist (km)
24.2Top speed
8Sprints
27HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
3Att
2Comp
67%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 1 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 3 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#17 · Orbelin PINEDA2.5 km · 31.4 km/h
🏃 Physical
2.5Dist (km)
31.4Top speed
18Sprints
32HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
1Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 1 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#18 · Obed VARGAS2.9 km · 28.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
2.9Dist (km)
28.2Top speed
18Sprints
51HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
2Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 1 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 1 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#26 · Brian GUTIERREZ4.3 km · 34.8 km/h
🏃 Physical
4.3Dist (km)
34.8Top speed
19Sprints
53HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
1Comp
50%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

👥 Ecuador

#1 · Hernan GALINDEZ3.7 km · 21.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
3.7Dist (km)
21.5Top speed
1Sprints
6HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
14Att
3Comp
21%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 14 — Type: Pass 14 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#3 · Piero HINCAPIE10.2 km · 33.6 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.2Dist (km)
33.6Top speed
50Sprints
106HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
18Att
10Comp
56%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 10 · Over 8 — Type: Pass 15 · Cross 2 · Prog 1

🎯 Crosses
6Total

Outswing 6

📋 Full technical profile
#4 · Joel ORDONEZ4.7 km · 30.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
4.7Dist (km)
30.9Top speed
16Sprints
46HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
4Att
1Comp
25%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 1 · Over 3 — Type: Pass 4 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#6 · Willian PACHO8.6 km · 32.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
8.6Dist (km)
32.9Top speed
29Sprints
64HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
5Att
4Comp
80%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 1 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 5 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#9 · John YEBOAH7.5 km · 30.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
7.5Dist (km)
30.5Top speed
33Sprints
89HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
6Att
2Comp
33%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 3 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 5 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#13 · Enner VALENCIA6 km · 32.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
6Dist (km)
32.7Top speed
27Sprints
57HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
0Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Driven 1

📋 Full technical profile
#15 · Pedro VITE10.7 km · 30.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.7Dist (km)
30.9Top speed
50Sprints
154HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
19Att
17Comp
89%Acc

Dir: Through 3 · Around 11 · Over 5 — Type: Pass 17 · Cross 2 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
2Total

Outswing 1 · Lofted 1

📋 Full technical profile
#19 · Gonzalo PLATA10.9 km · 29.6 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.9Dist (km)
29.6Top speed
46Sprints
121HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
6Att
3Comp
50%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 3 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 4 · Cross 0 · Prog 2

📋 Full technical profile
#20 · Nilson ANGULO8.2 km · 33.8 km/h
🏃 Physical
8.2Dist (km)
33.8Top speed
48Sprints
81HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
8Att
5Comp
62%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 7 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 3 · Cross 0 · Prog 5

🎯 Crosses
3Total

Outswing 1 · Push 2

📋 Full technical profile
#21 · Alan FRANCO4.9 km · 31.3 km/h
🏃 Physical
4.9Dist (km)
31.3Top speed
23Sprints
55HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
5Att
3Comp
60%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 2 · Over 3 — Type: Pass 5 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#23 · Moises CAICEDO10.4 km · 34.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.4Dist (km)
34.5Top speed
33Sprints
127HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
18Att
13Comp
72%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 8 · Over 8 — Type: Pass 18 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#10 · Kendry PAEZ2.3 km · 29.6 km/h
🏃 Physical
2.3Dist (km)
29.6Top speed
15Sprints
33HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
5Att
3Comp
60%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 2 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 4 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#11 · Kevin RODRIGUEZ4 km · 28.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
4Dist (km)
28.9Top speed
26Sprints
50HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
0Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#16 · Jordy CAICEDO1.9 km · 29.1 km/h
🏃 Physical
1.9Dist (km)
29.1Top speed
10Sprints
16HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
0Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#17 · Angelo PRECIADO5.4 km · 32.3 km/h
🏃 Physical
5.4Dist (km)
32.3Top speed
22Sprints
45HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
5Att
2Comp
40%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 3 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 5 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
3Total

Outswing 2 · Lofted 1

📋 Full technical profile
#26 · Yaimar MEDINA5.5 km · 30.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
5.5Dist (km)
30.5Top speed
28Sprints
58HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
4Att
3Comp
75%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 3 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 4 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
4Total

Outswing 3 · Lofted 1

📋 Full technical profile

Source: FIFA Training Centre — Post-Match Summary (value in parentheses = on target / completed / direct).

📄 Official FIFA report Open the full report (PDF) ↗ 🌟 Player of the Match J. Quiñones Mexico ★ 8.2

⚡ Match events

  1. 31' Julián Quiñones
  2. 45' Raúl Jiménez
  3. 45' Alan Franco
👕 Lineup · tap to view

Mexico 4-3-3

Starting XI

  1. Raúl Rangel
  2. Jorge Sánchez
  3. Jesús Gallardo
  4. Érik Lira
  5. César Montes
  6. Johan Vásquez
  7. Gilberto Mora
  8. Luis Romo
  9. Raúl Jiménez
  10. Roberto Alvarado
  11. Julián Quiñones

Substitutes

  • Guillermo Ochoa
  • Israel Reyes
  • Alexis Vega
  • Guillermo Martínez
  • Luis Chávez
  • Álvaro Fidalgo
  • Santiago Gimenez
  • Edson Álvarez
  • Mateo Chávez
  • Carlos Acevedo
  • Brian Gutiérrez
  • Orbelín Pineda
  • Armando González
  • Obed Vargas
  • César Huerta

Ecuador 4-4-2

Starting XI

  1. Hernán Galíndez
  2. Alan Franco
  3. Piero Hincapié
  4. Moisés Caicedo
  5. Joel Ordóñez
  6. Willian Pacho
  7. John Yeboah
  8. Pedro Vite
  9. Enner Valencia
  10. Gonzalo Plata
  11. Nilson Angulo

Substitutes

  • Gonzalo Valle
  • Yaimar Medina
  • Anthony Valencia
  • Jordy Alcívar
  • Moisés Ramírez
  • Ángelo Preciado
  • Kendry Páez
  • Denil Castillo
  • Pervis Estupiñán
  • Jeremy Arévalo
  • Kevin Rodríguez
  • Félix Torres
  • Jordy Caicedo
  • Jackson Porozo
  • Alan Minda

📋 Match officials & info

  • 🌐 Match number 79 of 104
  • 🏆 Stage Round of 32
  • 🧑‍⚖️ Main referee Slavko Vinčić (سلوفينيا) 📋 4 matches 🚫 29.3 fouls/m 🟨 1.5 cards/m Lenient Full stats ↗
  • 🚩 Assistant referees Tomaž Klančnik (سلوفينيا) · Andraž Kovačič (سلوفينيا)
  • 📺 Video referee (VAR) TBA before kickoff
  • ⏱ Fourth official Mustapha Ghorbal (الجزائر)
  • 🟨 Yellow cards 0 — 1