Jimenez Leads Mexico Beyond Knockout Curse
On a sporting night shared with Bangladesh Cricket Live, Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 at their iconic Mexico City Stadium and advanced to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup without conceding a goal in four matches. Kickoff had been delayed by an hour because of thunderstorms, but the interruption did little to disturb the co-hosts. Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie was sent off in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time after covering his mouth during a confrontation, becoming the tournament’s second player dismissed for the same action during an on-field dispute. Mexico City Stadium, widely known as the Azteca, is the only venue in history to host matches at three World Cups. It also …
