World Cup Round of 32
Mexico 2 - 0 FT Ecuador
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
22' J. Quinones (R. Alvarado)
31' R. Jimenez (J. Quinones)
A. Franco 45'+1
HT
↓ A. Franco ↑Y. Medina 46'
↓ J. Ordonez ↑A. Preciado 46'
58' ↓ G. Mora ↑B. Gutierrez
↓ E. Valencia ↑K. Rodriguez 59'
73' ↓ L. Romo ↑O. Vargas
74' ↓ R. Jimenez ↑S. Gimenez
↓ J. Yeboah ↑J. Caicedo 79'
↓ N. Angulo ↑K. Paez 79'
80' ↓ J. Quinones ↑O. Pineda
80' ↓ R. Alvarado ↑I. Reyes
K. Paez 90'+3
P. Hincapie 90'+5
M. Caicedo 90'+9
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Mexico
Goalkeepers
Raúl Rangel 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jorge Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
César Montes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Vásquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Gallardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Gilberto Mora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Erik Lira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Romo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Forwards
Roberto Alvarado 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Raúl Jiménez 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.7
Rating
Julián Quiñones 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Carlos Acevedo 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Guillermo Ochoa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Israel Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Chávez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Obed Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Orbelín Pineda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edson Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Chávez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Fidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
César Huerta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Giménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Vega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armando González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guillermo Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ecuador
Goalkeepers
Hernán Galíndez 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Alan Franco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Joel Ordóñez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Willian Pacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Piero Hincapié 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Midfielders
John Yeboah
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Moisés Caicedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Vite
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nilson Angulo 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Gonzalo Plata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enner Valencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
BENCH
Moisés Ramírez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gonzalo Valle
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yaimar Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángelo Preciado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jackson Porozo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Félix Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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Started
Entry
Pervis Estupiñán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kendry Páez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordy Alcivar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denil Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordy Caicedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Valencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Minda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Arevalo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | Mexico | 1 - 1 | Ecuador | Friendlies | Estadio Akron |
| 07/01/2024 | Mexico | 0 - 0 | Ecuador | Copa America | State Farm Stadium |
| 06/05/2022 | Mexico | 0 - 0 | Ecuador | Friendlies | Soldier Field |
| 10/28/2021 | Mexico | 2 - 3 | Ecuador | Friendlies | Bank of America Stadium |
| 06/09/2019 | Mexico | 3 - 2 | Ecuador | Friendlies | AT&T Stadium |
| 06/19/2015 | Mexico | 1 - 2 | Ecuador | Copa America | El Teniente |
Mexico Win
Ecuador Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
El Tri March On: Mexico Punish Ten-Man Ecuador
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. A clinical display of knockout football saw Mexico absorb pressure and strike with lethal precision to secure their Round of 16 berth.
The Tactical Stalemate
Ecuador came out with clear intent at Estadio Banorte, looking to dictate the tempo right from the first exchange. The South Americans comfortably controlled possession, eventually holding 57% of the ball, but they consistently struggled to break down a beautifully organised Mexican defensive block. The Stakes were immense in this Round of 32 clash, and it showed in a remarkably cagey, tactical first half. Moisés Caicedo tried his best to pull the strings in midfield for Ecuador, dictating the passing rhythm, but the killer final ball was noticeably lacking. Despite forcing eight corners to apply relentless set-piece pressure, their solitary shot on target told the frustrating story of an attack lacking a true cutting edge. They passed smoothly around the perimeter, yet could never penetrate the penalty area when it mattered most.
The Red Card Catalyst
The match turned entirely on its head when Ecuador's discipline suddenly crumbled in the second half. A crucial red card completely altered the Balance of the tie, stripping the South Americans of their numerical parity. Down to ten men, they began leaving expansive gaps that Mexico were more than happy to ruthlessly exploit. Santiago Giménez and the vibrant Mexican frontline started to find pockets of space behind the ragged defensive line. The Intensity spiked dramatically as the North Americans transitioned from a cautious defensive posture into a terrifying counter-attacking menace. Firing off 15 total shots, they repeatedly tested the goalkeeper. The numerical advantage allowed them to entirely dictate the transitional phases of play, turning sloppy Ecuadorian midfield mistakes into a series of high-quality scoring opportunities that shattered the deadlock.
Survival of the Fittest
Mexico's sheer ruthless streak in the final third eventually put the game to bed, netting twice to secure a vital victory. An xG of 1.02 might seem relatively modest on paper, but their finishing was clinical when the knockout pressure demanded it most. The 2-0 victory sends them safely through to the Round of 16, incredibly keeping their unblemished defensive record at this tournament completely intact. For Ecuador, it is a bitterly disappointing flight home. They had the ball, they had the set-pieces, but in single-leg knockout football, fine margins and isolated mistakes are always fatal. Mexico roll on, fueled by growing tournament momentum, a backline that simply refuses to concede, and the undeniable confidence that comes from surviving the unforgiving crucible of sudden-death international football.
Key Questions
How did Mexico manage to win the match?
Mexico capitalised on a crucial Ecuadorian red card, using swift counter-attacks to net two goals despite holding only 43% possession.
What does this result mean for both teams?
Mexico progress to the Round of 16 with a clean sheet intact, while Ecuador are officially eliminated from the World Cup.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
World Cup Survival on the Line
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 57/100. An unblemished Mexican side threatens to steamroll an Ecuadorian team that barely limped into the knockouts, making this tie a test of sheer survival.
The Setup
The Mexico machine is operating at peak efficiency heading into this July 01, 2026 clash. Three matches, three wins, six goals scored, and zero conceded. Their Form rating is off the charts, establishing them as genuine contenders. They cruised through their group stage leaving absolutely no doubts behind. On the flip side, Ecuador arrives battered. They scraped into this Round of 32 tie with just four points to their name. The Balance score plummets here because the gap in quality is glaring. The Stakes are massive—it is win or go home in this knockout stage—but the Stars metric suggests Ecuador might simply lack the top-end firepower to trouble a watertight Mexican defense.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on Julián Quiñones against Hernán Galíndez. Quiñones is tearing defenses apart with his direct running and clinical finishing. Galíndez has been the lone wall keeping Ecuador's tournament hopes alive under heavy fire. If the Ecuadorian keeper cannot command his box and shut down Mexico's dynamic forward, this knockout tie will turn into a procession very quickly.
Our Prediction
Expect a methodical dismantling. Ecuador will sit deep, trying to drag the game into a physical, stop-start battle. It will not work. Mexico will dominate possession, stretch the flanks, and eventually break the deadlock. We foresee a comfortable 2-0 victory for El Tri, booking their ticket to the last 16 while barely shifting out of second gear.