New Delhi, July 1 -- Mexico return to the cauldron of the Estadio Azteca for a high-voltage Round of 32 clash against a dangerous and well-organized Ecuador side at the FIFA World Cup 2026. While Javier Aguirre's men will look to ride the wave of passionate home support and the attacking quality of Raul Jimenez and Julian Quinones, Sebastian Beccacece's Ecuador, built on defensive discipline and the midfield control of Moises Caicedo, will pose a serious threat.

Mexico hold the historical edge. The sides have met 27 times, with Mexico winning 15 encounters. Ecuador winning four matches and eight games ended in draws. Their most notable previous World Cup meeting came in the 2002 group stage, when Mexico won 2-1.

Mexico (Javier Aguirre):...