Mexico vs Ecuador FIFA World Cup game was delayed due to a thunderstorm over the Mexico City Stadium area. The storm started about two hours before the match was set to begin. Mexico is aiming to qualify for the round of 16 and inch closer to tying its best performances in the World Cup. Mexico reached the quarterfinals, playing at home, in 1970 and 1986, and will be keen to continue the juggernaut at home. Ecuador, on the other hand, will look to reach the Round of 16 for the first time in history.
When Will Mexico Vs Ecuador Start?
Meanwhile, the Mexico vs Ecuador match was delayed by an hour and will kick off at 7:30 AM IST on July 1. That is, however, if the weather stays good enough to play. In the US, play must immediately stop if lightning is detected within an eight-mile radius and cannot start until 30 minutes after the last lightning strike; however, there is no clear update on what the rules are for the matches in Mexico.
What Are Playing XIs For Mexico And Ecuador?
Mexico XI: Rangel, Gallardo, Vasquez, Montes, Sanchez, Romo, Lira, Mora, Quinones, Jimenez, Alvarado.
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Subs: Acevedo, Ochoa, Alvarez, Fidalgo, Vega, Gimenez, Gonzalez, Reyes, Pineda, Vargas, Mateo Chavez, Huerta, Martinez, Chavez, Gutierrez.
Ecuador XI: Galindez, Franco, Ordonez, Pacho, Hincapie, Yeboah, M Caicedo, Vite, Angulo, Enner Valencia, Plata.
Subs: Ramirez, Valle, Torres, Alcivar, Estupinan, Valencia, Paez, Rodriguez, Minda, J Caicedo, Preciado, Castillo, Arevalo, Porozo, Medina.
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How Teams Fared En Route To Round Of 32?
Mexico have been one of the best teams in the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far. They have played three games and won all matches without conceding a goal, thus becoming only the third team to do so. Ecuador, on the other hand, failed to score in the first two games, losing to Côte d’Ivoire and drawing with Curaçao. They were on the verge of being eliminated, but a shock win over Germany helped them qualify for the knockouts as one of the best third-ranked teams.
(Inputs from AP)
