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Co-host Mexico will begin its knockout stage quest at the FIFA World Cup with a round of 32 match against Ecuador.
Mexico finished the group stage with three wins to finish atop Group A. That included the tournament's curtain raiser, where El Tri defeated South Africa 2-0, with Mexico City becoming the only city to be the site of a men's World Cup opening match for the third time.
Mexico then defeated South Korea 1-0 in Guadalajara and wrapped things up with a 3-0 win over Czechia in Mexico City.
Now, what's next for Mexico at the World Cup? Here is who Mexico will play in the round of 32, and its potential path to making the World Cup final.
Who Is Mexico's Round Of 32 Opponent?
Mexico will play Ecuador in the round of 32 on June 30 in Mexico City (9 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX One). These two teams have played 25 times before, with Mexico having won 14 times compared to Ecuador's four. The two teams have drawn seven times. This will be the second time the two teams have played at the World Cup, with Mexico beating Ecuador 2-1 in the group stage at the 2002 World Cup hosted by South Korea and Japan.
Who Could Mexico Play In The Round Of 16?
Who Could Mexico Face In The Quarterfinals?
Who Could Mexico Face In The Semifinals?
Will Mexico Play Another Match In Its Home Nation?
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