- 60' Ecuador is deadlocked
An hour of play has passed, but Ecuador remains completely ineffective against Mexico's focused defense. - 57' Mexico makes a good clearance.
Nilson Angulo delivered a cross into the penalty area, but the Mexican defense was alert and managed to clear the ball in time to avert the danger. - 53' Mexico launches an offensive
César Montes made a long pass towards Julián Quiñones, but the ball went too strong and rolled out of bounds. Ecuador were awarded a goal kick. - 51' Pedro Vite's long-range shot goes over the crossbar.
Pedro Vite controlled a well-placed pass from Gonzalo Plata just outside the penalty area, but his subsequent shot went over the crossbar. - 45+6' The first half ends.
The first half ended with Mexico leading Ecuador 2-0. - 45 minutes of added time
The first half had 5 minutes of added time. - 44' Raul Jimenez's shot goes wide of the goal.
Mexico nearly scored a third goal after a sharp attack down the right wing. Raul Jimenez unleashed a shot from outside the penalty area, but the ball narrowly missed the Ecuador goal. - 40' Rangel makes an impressive save
John Yeboah dribbled skillfully down the right wing, cut inside, and unleashed an impressive left-footed shot. However, Mexico's goalkeeper Rangel made an excellent save. - 38' Ecuador is stuck
Ecuador were awarded a free kick, but Caicedo's cross was too poor, resulting in a regrettable missed opportunity. - 35' Nilson Angulo commits a foul
Referee Slavko Vincic blew the whistle after determining that Nilson Angulo of Ecuador had tackled too aggressively during the challenge. - 31' Goal! Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Mexico launched a sharp and effective attack to increase their lead. Raul Jimenez was the scorer with a superb finish, once again beating goalkeeper Galindez. - 29' Alvarado is injured
Valencia of Ecuador made a very dangerous tackle on Alvarado, causing the Mexican player to appear to be in pain and require medical attention. - 27' Ecuador needs a break
The halftime break was crucial for Ecuador to reorganize their team after being relentlessly pressured by Mexico. - 21' Goal! Mexico 1-0 Ecuador
Julian Quinones sprinted forward, cut inside the Ecuador penalty area, and unleashed a powerful shot. Goalkeeper Galindez had absolutely no chance of saving it. - 17' John Yeboah's shot hits the post
John Yeboah produced a high-class dribble and shot. Fortunately for Mexico, the Ecuadorian player's shot hit the post. - 15' Ecuador narrowly avoids defeat
The ball bounced right into the path of Gilberto Mora in the penalty area, and the young Mexican player immediately unleashed a powerful shot. However, the ball narrowly missed the right post. - 8' Raul Jimenez's header goes wide of the post
Raul Jimenez headed in a precise cross from Luis Romo from close range. Unfortunately, the ball narrowly missed the left post of the Ecuador goal. - 7' Luis Roma takes a long-range shot.
Luis Romo received a pass from his teammate and unleashed a powerful long-range shot, but the Mexican player's attempt was inaccurate. - 6' Gilberto Mora takes a long-range shot.
Gilberto Mora attempted to surprise the Ecuadorian goalkeeper with a daring long-range shot after controlling the ball, but the ball went just over the crossbar. - 3' Mexico puts early pressure on
Mexico started proactively and quickly put strong pressure on Ecuador's goal, forcing the yellow-shirted team to retreat into a defensive formation. - 1' The match begins
Mexico kicks off, and the match between Mexico and Ecuador officially begins. - 0' The match begins
The match between Mexico and Ecuador has kicked off.
Updated at 07:56 on 01/07/2026
The match setting at Estadio Banorte
The World Cup clash between Mexico and Ecuador at the Estadio Banorte is attracting significant attention from fans. Mexico is currently demonstrating formidable strength in their group, occupying the top spot with a perfect 9 points. The match, scheduled for 8:00 AM on July 1st, 2026, will be a true test of character for Ecuador against an opponent currently in excellent form.
The two teams have contrasting form.
Looking at recent statistics, Mexico is in extremely stable form. The team has achieved a streak of three consecutive wins, demonstrating effectiveness in both attack and defense. Their enthusiasm and cohesion make Mexico a difficult opponent to beat at the moment, solidifying their position as a top contender for first place in the group.
Conversely, Ecuador is going through a period of inconsistent performance. In their last three matches, the South American representative has only managed one win, one draw, and one loss. To withstand the pressure from a resurgent Mexico, Ecuador needs to significantly improve their focus and discipline in their gameplay if they don't want to be left behind.
A history of rivalry filled with intertwined destinies.
Despite Mexico's superior form, the head-to-head history reveals a surprisingly balanced record between the two Latin American teams. In their last five encounters, each side has secured one victory, while three matches ended in a draw. This demonstrates that Ecuador consistently finds ways to trouble Mexico, regardless of the disparity in form at different times.
Tactical analysis
With their psychological advantage and leading position, Mexico is likely to take control of the game and impose their style of play from the very first minutes. Their ability to maintain the tempo of the match and capitalize on their opponent's mistakes is their most dangerous weapon at this moment.
Meanwhile, Ecuador, with their resilient South American character, will likely opt for a tight, counter-attacking style of play. Having previously held Mexico to a draw will be a significant morale boost for Ecuador hoping for a positive result. The match promises to be a tense battle of wits on the sidelines, where even the smallest mistake could be costly.
Head-to-head history (last 5 matches)
- October 15, 2025: Mexico 1 - 1 Ecuador
- July 1, 2024: Mexico 0 - 0 Ecuador
- June 6, 2022: Mexico 0 - 0 Ecuador
- October 28, 2021: Mexico 2 - 3 Ecuador
- June 10, 2019: Mexico 3 - 2 Ecuador
Mexico's recent form
- June 25, 2026: Czech Republic 0-3 Mexico (Winner)
- June 19, 2026: Mexico 1-0 South Korea (Winner)
- June 12, 2026: Mexico 2-0 South Africa (Winner)
- 05/06/2026: Mexico 5-1 Serbia (Winner)
- May 31, 2026: Mexico 1-0 Australia (Winner)
Ecuador's recent form
- June 26, 2026: Ecuador 2-1 Germany (Winner)
- June 21, 2026: Ecuador 0-0 Curaçao (Draw)
- June 15, 2026: Ivory Coast 1-0 Ecuador (Loss)
- June 8, 2026: Ecuador 3-0 Guatemala (Winner)
- May 31, 2026: Ecuador 2-1 Saudi Arabia (Winner)
Rankings
| Team | Location | Point | form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1 | 9 | WHA |
Team form and statistics
Mexico (Host)
Form in the last 5 matches: WWW
Statistics for this season:
- Matches played: 3
- Wins: 3 (2 at home)
- Draw: 0 (0 at home)
- Losses: 0 (0 at home)
Goal:
- Scored: 6 goals (Average: 2.0 goals/match)
- Goals conceded: 0 (Average: 0.0 goals/match)
Ecuador (Guest)
Form in the last 5 matches: LDW
Statistics for this season:
- Matches played: 3
- Wins: 1 (0 away)
- Draw: 1 (0 away)
- Losses: 1 (1 away game)
Goal:
- Scored: 2 goals (Average: 0.7 goals/match)
- Goals conceded: 2 (Average: 0.7 goals/match)
Force situation
Mexico: No injury information available.
Ecuador: No injury information available.
Predicted lineup
Predictions and odds
Predicted winner: Mexico
Win or draw
Predicted odds:
- Home team wins: 45%
- Draw: 45%
- Guest wins: 10%
Predicted number of goals:
- Home team: -2.5 goals
- Guest: -1.5 table
Advice: Double chance combo: Mexico or draw and -3.5 goals
Team lineup updated at 07:21 on 01/07/2026
Official lineup
Mexico
Formation: 4-3-3
Coach: Javier Aguirre
Starting lineup:
- 1. Raúl Rangel (G)
- 2. Jorge Sánchez (D)
- 3. César Montes (D)
- 5. Johan Vásquez (D)
- 23. Jesús Gallardo (D)
- 19. Gilberto Mora (M)
- 6. Erik Lira (M)
- 7. Luis Romô (M)
- 25. Roberto Alvarado (F)
- 9. Raúl Jiménez (F)
- 16. Julián Quiñones (F)
Substitutes:
- 12. Carlos Acevedo
- 13. Guillermo Ochoa
- 15. Israel Reyes
- 20. Mateo Chávez
- 4. Edson Álvarez
- 24. Luis Chávez
- 8. Álvaro Fidalgo
- 17. Orbelín Pineda
- 18. Obed Vargas
- 26. Brian Gutiérrez
- 21. César Huerta
- 10. Alexis Vega
- 14. Armando González
- 22. Guillermo Martínez
- 11. Santiago Giménez
Ecuador
Formation: 4-4-2
Coach: Sebastian Beccacece
Starting lineup:
- 1. Hernán Galíndez (G)
- 21. Alan Franco (D)
- 4. Joel Ordóñez (D)
- 6. William Pacho (D)
- 3. Piero Hincapié (D)
- 9. John Yeboah (M)
- 23. Moisés Caicedo (M)
- 15. Pedro Vite (M)
- 20. Nilson Angulo (M)
- 19. Gonzalo Plata (F)
- 13. Enner Valencia (F)
Substitutes:
- 12. Moisés Ramírez
- 22. Gonzalo Valle
- 25. Jackson Porozo
- 2. Félix Torres
- 26. Yaimar Medina
- 5. Jordy Alcivar
- 10. Kendry Páez
- 18. Denil Castillo
- 17. Ángelo Preciado
- 7. Pervis Estupiñán
- 8. Anthony Valencia
- 14. Alan Minda
- 16. Jordy Caicedo
- 11. Kevin Rodriguez
- 24. Jeremy Arevalo
Source: https://baolamdong.vn/mexico-2-0-ecuador-hai-doi-chia-diem-451105.html









