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.

Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie becomes the second player at this tournament to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent in stoppage time of their 2-0 defeat against Mexico.

Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16 at the World Cup, on what Javier Aguirre described as a "perfect" night.

Co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup continued their impressive performance at the finals as Mexico eased to a 2-0 victory over Ecuador in their World Cup Round ⁠of 32 clash in Mexico City. Julian Quinones scored a goal and provided an assist for Raul ​Jimenez as Mexico won a knockout-round match for the first time ⁠since 1986.

Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Bradley Barcola added a third as France beat Sweden 3–0, reaching the World Cup last 16 with Mexico, as El Tri defeated Ecuador 2-0. Belgium takes on Senegal on Wednesday night in a high-stakes knockout clash in Seattle.