Mexico have stormed into a two-goal lead over Ecuador during their Round of 32 meeting at the World Cup. With the pair evenly matched on paper, the host nation are making their home advantage count, starting fast and stunning their South American opponents after an hour delayed due to thunderstorm alerts.Mexico have been aggressive in their press and dominated most of the ball, until they built themselves a two-goal cushion.Their first came in the 22nd minute, courtesy of Julian Quinones. The tricky winger burst forward on the counter-attack, and into the Ecuador box, before rifling home a strike into the roof of the net to send Mexico City wild.And things got even better from there, with former Fulham man Jimenez grabbing his 47th goal for his country, becoming their outright second-highest goalscorer.Picking the ball up in a tight space on the edge of the penalty box, the Wolves forward swivelled onto his right foot, before lashing an effort into the top corner, leaving Hernan Galindez scrambling. It was no more than the hosts deserved, and they now hold all the cards heading into the second half.You can keep up to date with all the action, and find an on-the-whistle report, right here on 101GreatGoals. 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 LIVE Mexico v Ecuador: Commentary, updates, goals and stats as co-hosts look to secure spot in World Cup round of 16 Jon Fisher 30th June, 2026 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
