MEXICO CITY (AP) — Sebastián Beccacece has stepped down as coach of Ecuador following World Cup elimination. The 45-year-old Argentine confirmed it after Tuesday night’s 2-0 defeat to host Mexico. “My contract has to end with the end of the World Cup.

Mexico had not won a knockout-stage match since defeating Bulgaria in the round of 16 when they hosted the tournament in 1986.

Co-hosts Mexico book spot in last 16 of World Cup with impressive win over 10-man Ecuador.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Ecuador’s Piero Hincapié became the second player to be issued a red card at the World Cup under FIFA’s new rule that calls for a player to be sent off for covering their mouth during a confrontational exchange with an opponent.

Mexico made light of a storm delay to blow away Ecuador and win their first World Cup knockout game since 1986 to set up a last 16 tie back in Mexico City against either England o

Mexico is through to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a resounding 2-0 win over an uninspired Ecuador team on Tuesday night in Mexico City.

Mexican fans allegedly kept Ecuador's team awake all night before their World Cup round of 32 match, prompting a formal fair play complaint.