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.

Ecuador's late World Cup surge runs into Mexico's immaculate defence and the weight of the Azteca Stadium atmosphere when they face the co-hosts for a ​place in the last 16 on Tuesday.

The incident occurred on Hamburgo and Lancaster Streets, near the Angel of Independence landmark, where thousands of soccer fans had gathered to celebrate Mexico's 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the roun

Sebastian Beccacece has officially stepped down as the head coach of Ecuador following their round of 32 elimination from the 2026 World Cup at the hands of Mexico. The Argentine tactician confirmed his departure immediately after the full-time whistle at the Estadio Azteca on Tuesday night.

A blistering first-half goal from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez steered Mexico to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as the co-hosts registered their first World