World Cup co-hosts Mexico can secure a place in the round of 16 at the World Cup tonight when they take on Ecuador at the Azteca. Javier Aguirres side were just one of three teams to complete the group stage with a 100% record Argentina and France the others and levels of excitement around the country are reaching fever pitch.Not since 1986, when Mexico hosted the tournament for the second time, have El Tri tasted victory in a knockout tie.Ecuador endured a rollercoaster group stage, as they suffered a late defeat to Ivory Coast in their opener before being held to a goalless draw by tournament debutants Curacao.That set the stage for a dramatic Group E finale with Germany, with Ecuador coming from behind to win 2-1 in New Jersey and sparked jubilant scenes as they progressed as one of the best third-placed teams.Table of ContentsWhere to watch Mexico v Ecuador: TV and online streamsStats for Mexico v EcuadorWhere to watch Mexico v Ecuador: TV and online streamsMexico v Ecuador kicks off at 2:00am UK time on Wednesday. It will be broadcast on ITV1 and STV. The game will also be available to stream via ITVX and the STV Player.Stats for Mexico v EcuadorValencia is Ecuadors record World Cup goalscorer with six, but has yet to find the net at this tournament.Mexico and Ecuador have met 28 times previously.Mexico have won 16 of those games, with Ecuador prevailing in four and eight games ending in draws.Each of the last three games between the two sides have ended in draws.Mexico won their only previous World Cup meeting with Ecuador, a 2-1 victory in the group stage in 2002.However, Mexico are winless in all of their other 13 meetings with South American opposition at the World Cup, drawing two and losing 11.Mexico have a 100 per cent record after the group stage. They previously went unbeaten at a World Cup when hosting in 1986, when they went out in the quarter-finals in a penalty shootout against Germany. Mexico have not reached the quarter-finals of a World Cup since.Having scored twice in the group stage, Julin Quiones needs just two more goals to tie the record for the most by a Mexico player in World Cup history.This will be just the second knockout game in Ecuadors World Cup history. Their only previous knockout tie ended in a 1-0 defeat to England in the last 16 in 2006.Enner Valencia will equal the record for most World Cup finals appearances. Should he feature against Mexico, it would mark his eighth World Cup game. Topics Ecuador National Football Team Mexico National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read World Cup 2026 live: Mexico vs Ecuador confirmed teams and full line ups, TV channel, live online stream and stats Mitch Fretton 1st July, 2026 Mexico v Ecuador: Line-ups, where to watch, stats and preview as co-hosts seek to end fifth game wait Nicholas McGee 30th June, 2026 World Cup 2026: Last 32 ties confirmed as group stage ends Tom Rostance 28th June, 2026 We made the impossible possible Ecuador celebrate historic Germany win Tom Rostance 26th June, 2026 Ecuador 2-1 Germany: Late Plata strike sends La Tri to World Cup round of 32 with deserved win Cian Cheesbrough 25th June, 2026 WATCH: Two goals inside nine minutes in Ecuador vs Germany as crucial World Cup game makes lightning start Cian Cheesbrough 25th June, 2026
