FIFA World Cup 26™: What to look out for in Mexico v Ecuador 🇲🇽🇪🇨 | OneFootball

Mexico face Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup 26™ Round of 32 this Tuesday at Mexico City Stadium.

Here are the key details ahead of this knockout clash. 

Who is playing today? 👀

Mexico have reached the FIFA World Cup™ knockout stage for a tenth time, with their 2022 group stage exit breaking a seven-tournament streak dating back to 1994.

Javier Aguirre's side made short work of their Group A campaign with a 100% record thanks to comfortable wins over South Africa, Korea Republic and Czechia.

Ecuador, meanwhile, have advanced beyond the groups for a second time in their five appearances at the World Cup™ after finishing among the top third-place teams.

La Tri's Group F campaign suffered heartbreak against Côte d'Ivoire before a draw with Curaçao and a memorable win over Germany thanks to Gonzalo Plata's late strike.

Players to watch 🔥

Julián Quiñones scored the opening goal of Mexico's latest FIFA World Cup™ campaign against South Africa and has his sights set on history after a second.

One more strike would elevate the Colombia-born forward, who was top marksman in last season's Saudi Pro League, to El Tri's joint-second highest tournament scorer.

Operating on the right side of an attacking trident featuring Raúl Jiménez and Roberto Alvarado, Quiñones is regularly a driving force off the flank for his nation.

Ecuador's current crop has been touted as their very own 'golden generation' due to an historic abundance of players performing at club football's highest levels.

Chelsea's Moisés Caicedo continues to dominate from midfield but their greatest strength lies in defence with two Champions League finalists as part of the back four.

Piero Hincapié of Arsenal and Paris Saint-German centre-back Willian Pacho have proven themselves more than a match for some of the game's fiercest forwards.

Must-watch video 🎥

Mexico fans have certainly been getting into the spirit as World Cup™ co-hosts

Fun facts 📊

Our prediction 🔮

Mexico 2-1 Ecuador