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Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador to advance in World Cup
Mexico lost seven consecutive times at that same stage from 1994 to 2018 and didn't advance past the group stage in 2022. Now, the 40-year wait is over.
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Mexico defeated Ecuador 2–0 in the round‑of‑32 match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 30, 2026. Raul Jiménez scored the second goal, helping the team advance to the next stage. The win ends a 40‑year wait for a World Cup knockout‑stage victory for Mexico. The victory lifts El Tri fans from the heartbreak of previous eliminations at this stage.
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