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Mexico set up potential England last-16 tie after win over 10-man Ecuador
Mexico cruise 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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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jul 3, 2026
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Related coverage for "Mexico set up potential England last-16 tie after win over 10-man Ecuador": 101GREATGOALS.COM — Mexico 2-0 Ecuador: Report, result and goals as hosts make home advantage count to set up potential England showdown. OneFootball — And it’s not even in La Paz! England show concern over Cup tie at altitude. SkySports — Stones to start? Rice to right-back? England XIs to face Mexico. Latestly.com — Mexico vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Win Probability: What Polymarket Betting Prediction Markets Say. NBC News — ¿Puede México eliminar a Inglaterra? Valdano responde | Pasión Mundial. Football365 — Ranking England’s largely depressing options to start at right-back against Mexico