Co-hosts Mexico will be looking to keep their impressive run in the tournament going when they face Ecuador today at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Mexican team put on a perfect performance in the group stage. They got a perfect record with 9 points to top Group A without conceding a single goal. On the other hand, Ecuador made their way to the Round of 32 the hard way, qualifying as one of the best third-placed teams with 4 points after finishing third in Group E.
Mexico Predicted XI:
Goalkeeper: Jose Rangel
Defenders: Jorge Sanchez, Edson Alvarez, Johan Vasquez, Jesus Gallardo
Midfielders: Roberto Alvarado, Alvaro Fidalgo, Brian Gutierrez, Julian Quinones, Erik Lira
Forwards: Raul Jimenez
Ecuador Predicted XI:
Goalkeeper: Hernan Galindez
Defenders: Alan Franco, Joel Ordonez, Willian Pacho, Piero Hincapie
Midfielders: John Yeboah, Moises Caicedo, Pedro Vite, Nilson Angulo
Forwards: Gonzalo Plata, Enner Valencia
