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Mexico ease to perfect World Cup record in Group A

MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Co-hosts Mexico cemented top place in World Cup Group A with a perfect record as they defeated the Czech Republic 3-0 in the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday.Mexico move on to a last-32 match in the same stadium on June 30 while the Czechs return home after finishing bottom of the group.Mateo Chavez gave Mexico the lead in the 55th minute and Julian Quinones took advantage of disarray in the Czech defence six minutes later to extend the lead.Alvaro Fidalgo completed a sparkling evening for the Mexicans as he smashed in a cross four minutes into added time.Mexico even brought on goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa as a second-half substitute, allowing the veteran to play in a sixth World Cup finals at the age of 40.
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OneFootball
· Jul 4, 2026
Erik Lira's stats that put him ahead of Pedri and Declan Rice
The Mexican national team is enjoying a great moment at the World Cup, with a historic record of eight goals scored and none conceded in four matches And although it is a collective achievement, the...
Metro
· Jul 2, 2026
Mexico’s astonishing record at the Azteca as England brace for World Cup showdown
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Mexico News Daily
· Jun 29, 2026
El Tri to play Ecuador in Mexico City on Tuesday
The Round of 32 contest at Mexico City Stadium pits two teams with high hopes of making history – Mexico intent on advancing to a fifth game for just the second time ever, and Ecuador aiming for its first knockout win of any World Cup. The post El Tri to play Ecuador in Mexico City on Tuesday appeared first on Mexico News Daily
URL Media
· Jul 1, 2026
Mexico beats Ecuador 2-0 and advances to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup
México venció 2-0 a Ecuador este martes en el Estadio Azteca y avanzó a los octavos de final del Mundial 2026. Julián Quiñones abrió el marcador al minuto 21 y [] The post Mexico beats Ecuador 2-0 and advances to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup appeared first on URL Media.
NBC News
· Jul 1, 2026
México elimina a Ecuador y firma una noche histórica para avanzar a octavos de final
México hizo historia en el Estadio Azteca. Con goles de Raúl Jiménez y Julián Quiñones, derrotó 2-0 a Ecuador, avanzó a octavos de final, ganó un duelo de eliminación mundialista por primera vez en 40 años y sigue sin recibir un solo gol en el torneo.
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 1, 2026
Mexico beat 10-man Ecuador to set up potential tie with England
Mexico cruised into the last 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed contest at the Azteca Stadium.
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Related coverage for "Mexico ease to perfect World Cup record in Group A": OneFootball — Erik Lira's stats that put him ahead of Pedri and Declan Rice. Metro — Mexico’s astonishing record at the Azteca as England brace for World Cup showdown. Mexico News Daily — El Tri to play Ecuador in Mexico City on Tuesday. URL Media — Mexico beats Ecuador 2-0 and advances to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. NBC News — México elimina a Ecuador y firma una noche histórica para avanzar a octavos de final. MyJoyOnline — Mexico beat 10-man Ecuador to set up potential tie with England