Mexico vs Ecuador - FIFA World Cup 2026
Mexico vs Ecuador at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with kick-off time, venue, lineups, match status, and pre-match stats.
World Cup 2026 Match Facts
Estadio Azteca
A cathedral of the game at 2,200 m altitude, the Azteca is the only stadium to host three World Cup tournaments (1970, 1986, 2026). It will open the 2026 finals — the venue where Pelé lifted the trophy and Maradona scored the goal of the century.
Stadium details →World Cup 2026 Team Profiles
Mexico, nicknamed El Tri for their tricolor kit, are CONCACAF's most decorated nation — 13-time Gold Cup champions, a Confederations Cup winner in 1999, and World Cup participants at every tournament since 1994. Under coach Javier Aguirre and captain Edson Álvarez, they are one of three co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup.
Full team profile →Ecuador, nicknamed La Tri, are a CONMEBOL member whose senior men's national team qualified for five FIFA World Cups and has competed in the Copa América since 1939. Their greatest World Cup achievement remains reaching the round of 16 at Germany 2006, and they have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Full team profile →Frequently asked questions
- Where was Mexico vs Ecuador played?
- The match was played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico.
- What stage was the Mexico vs Ecuador match?
- This was a Round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.