Players of Mexico celebrate after winning the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Photo by Martin Zabala/Xinhua)
MEXICO CITY, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Julian Quinones scored one goal and set up another as Mexico reached the World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday with a 2-0 win over Ecuador.
Quinones put his side ahead at Mexico City Stadium following a swift counterattack, and he then turned provider for Raul Jimenez to double the lead.
It marked Mexico's first victory in the World Cup knockout stage since it last hosted the tournament in 1986.
El Tri will play either England or the Democratic Republic of Congo in Mexico City on July 5. ■
Referees, players of Mexico and Ecuador enter the field before the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Muzi)
Gilberto Mora (L) of Mexico vies with Willian Pacho of Ecuador during the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Photo by Martin Zabala/Xinhua)
Willian Pacho of Ecuador (R) is challenged by Gilberto Mora of Mexico during the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Muzi)
Roberto Alvarado (L) of Mexico vies with Gonzalo Plata of Ecuador during the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Photo by Martin Zabala/Xinhua)
Players of Mexico pose for group photos before the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Muzi)
Starting players of Mexico huddle before the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Wei)
A fan of Mexico poses before the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Photo by Martin Zabala/Xinhua)
Fans cheer before the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Photo by Martin Zabala/Xinhua)
Moises Caicedo (R) of Ecuador greets Cesar Montes of Mexico before the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Wei)
Players of Mexico warm up before the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Muzi)
Raul Jimenez of Mexico warms up before the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
Flags of Mexico and Ecuador are displayed on the pitch before the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Muzi)
Players of Ecuador pose before the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Photo by Martin Zabala/Xinhua)
An official competition ball is displayed on the pitch before the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
Mexico's goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa warms up before the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
Players of Mexico huddle before the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Muzi)
A fan of Mexico poses before the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Photo by Martin Zabala/Xinhua)
Mexico's goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa warms up before the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
Starting players of Mexico huddle before the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
Starting players of Ecuador huddle before the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Wei)
Fans cheer before the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Photo by Martin Zabala/Xinhua)
Moises Caicedo (R) of Ecuador greets the players of Mexico before the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Wei)
Raul Jimenez (C) of Mexico celebrates after scoring during the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Photo by Martin Zabala/Xinhua)
Raul Jimenez (front) of Mexico celebrates after scoring during the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Photo by Martin Zabala/Xinhua)
Players of Mexico greet the audience after the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Muzi)
Mexico's goalkeepers Raul Rangel (R) and Carlos Acevedo celebrate after the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Photo by Martin Zabala/Xinhua)
Raul Jimenez of Mexico greets the audience after the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Muzi)
