This June 30, the Mexican team will have their first direct elimination match in the 2026 World Cup against Ecuador.
After an outstanding performance in the group stage, the selection of Mexico wants to maintain its good pace and extend its winning streak.
In addition, the host country, led by Javier “El Vasco” Aguirre, will seek to continue in the race to reach the long-awaited “fifth game” and break a streak that has lasted since 1994.
On the other hand, Ecuador has not left the best feelings in the World Cup, since not only did it finish in third place in group E, with four points, but also obtained a victory, a draw and a defeat.
Despite starting on the wrong foot after losing 1-0 against Ivory Coast, Ecuador managed to draw against Curacao and a surprising 2-1 victory against Germany.
Now, only one of the two teams will advance to the next phase and must wait for the winner of the match between England and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to find out their rival.
The match between Mexico and Ecuador will be played this Tuesday, June 30, at 7:00 p.m. in Guatemala, and it will be the last of the day.
Before these matches, matches will be played between Ivory Coast and Norway, and then between France and Sweden.