World Cup 2026 news and live updates - USA, Canada and Mexico latest including Trump, tickets and fans

Mexico advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Ecuador on July 1 at Mexico City Stadium, ending a 40-year wait for a knockout-stage win. Goals from Quinones in the 22nd minute and Jimenez in the 31st secured the dominant victory, with Mexico outperforming Ecuador in expected goals 1.02 to 0.73. Ecuador's tournament ended after reaching the knockout stage for the first time in 20 years, while Mexico will face either England or DR Congo in the next round.