Ecuador national soccer team vs. Mexico national team lineups

Bret Bloomquist, El Paso TimesTue, Jun 30, 2026·2 min read

After becoming the only side in the 48-team FIFA World Cup field to sweep all three group matches without conceding a goal, Mexico looks to stay on its historic run when it takes on Ecuador in the round of 32 at its home, Estadio Azteca, in Mexico City.

The Mexico lineup figures to change considerably from the side it played in its final group stage match against Czechia, when it had already wrapped up first in its group, as El Tri figures to be playing first-choice lineups from here on out.

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If Mexico wins against Ecuador, what happens?

The winner of the Ecuador-Mexico match plays either England or the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the round of 16 on July 5 in Mexico City.

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Mexico Starting XI (4-3-3)

Defenders: Jorge Sánchez, César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Jesús Gallardo

Midfielders: Érik Lira, Luis Romo, Gilberto Mora

Forwards:Raúl Jiménez, Julián Quiñones, Roberto Alvarado

3 Cesar Montes

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Ecuador starting XI (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Hernán Galíndez

Defenders: Félix Torres, Willian Pacho, Piero Hincapié, Pervis Estupiñán

Midfielders: Moisés Caicedo, Alan Franco, Pedro Vite

Forwards: Gonzalo Plata, Enner Valencia, Jeremy Sarmiento

Where is Mexico playing today?

At Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

What time does Mexico play tonight?

The match starts at 8 p.m. MT/9 p.m. CT. The World Cup Round of 32 match between Ecuador and Mexico is being delayed by lightning and rain.

Mexico soccer game today live: Where to watch

TV, streaming: FOX (English), Fox One, Telemundo (Spanish), stream with FUBO

Bret Bloomquist can be reached, bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X.

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Goalkeeper: Raúl Rangel