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Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 at the Azteca Stadium to break a 40-year World Cup knockout stage curse. The match, which was delayed by weather, saw Mexico advance to the round of 16.
Why it matters
This victory is a significant sporting milestone for the co-hosts, ending a long-standing drought in World Cup knockout performance.
FOOTBALL WORLD-CUP ‘One for the ages’: All-time WC fixture loading; hosts through in wild, fiery scenes — Wrap Mexico ERUPTS after dream start | 00:29 Fox Sports with AFP from Fox Sports July 1st, 2026 3:08 pm Mexico turned on the style at their iconic Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, brushing Ecuador aside 2-0 to break their World Cup knockout curse dating back 40 years.
The article is a standard sports report focusing on match results and historical context.
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