After becoming the only side in the 48-team FIFA World Cup field to sweep all three group matches without conceding a goal, Mexico looks to stay on its historic run when it takes on Ecuador in the round of 32 at its home, Estadio Azteca, in Mexico City.
The Mexico lineup figures to change considerably from the side it played in its final group stage match against Czechia, when it had already wrapped up first in its group, as El Tri figures to be playing first-choice lineups from here on out.
If Mexico wins against Ecuador, what happens?
The winner of the Ecuador-Mexico match plays either England or the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the round of 16 on July 5 in Mexico City.
Mexico Starting XI (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Raúl Rangel
Defenders: Jorge Sánchez, César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Jesús Gallardo
Midfielders: Érik Lira, Luis Romo, Gilberto Mora
Forwards:Raúl Jiménez, Julián Quiñones, Roberto Alvarado
Mexico soccer reserves
- 8 Álvaro Fidalgo
- 21 Cesar Huerta
- 12 Carlos Acevedo
- 24 Luis Chávez
- 20 Mateo Chávez
- 11 Santiago Gimenez
- 18 Obed Vargas
- 10 Alexis Vega
- 22 Guillermo Martínez
- 14 Armando González
- 4 Edson Álvarez
- 17 Orbelin Pineda
- 3 Cesar Montes
Ecuador starting XI (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Hernán Galíndez
Defenders: Félix Torres, Willian Pacho, Piero Hincapié, Pervis Estupiñán
Midfielders: Moisés Caicedo, Alan Franco, Pedro Vite
Forwards: Gonzalo Plata, Enner Valencia, Jeremy Sarmiento
Where is Mexico playing today?
At Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
What time does Mexico play tonight?
The match starts at 8 p.m. MT/9 p.m. CT. The World Cup Round of 32 match between Ecuador and Mexico is being delayed by lightning and rain.
Mexico soccer game today live: Where to watch
TV, streaming: FOX (English), Fox One, Telemundo (Spanish), stream with FUBO
Bret Bloomquist can be reached, bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X.
Source: El Paso Times
