# Mexico Shatters Curse: Into Last 16!

URL: https://technosports.co.in/mexico-shatters-curse-into-last-16/  
Published: 2026-07-01  
Updated: 2026-07-01  
Author: Sudeshna Ghosh

History rewritten at Estadio Azteca! Mexico crushed Ecuador 2-0, ending a brutal 40-year knockout drought. Julián Quiñones dominated, fueling a lightning-fast start that left Ecuador stunned. With an impenetrable defense, El Tri became the first Concacaf squad to eliminate a CONMEBOL rival in World Cup knockout history. The dream is alive—England or DR Congo awaits in a massive showdown!