Mexico ended a 40-year World Cup knockout curse by defeating Ecuador 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca on Tuesday.

• Mexico secured a historic victory, their first knockout stage win since hosting the 1986 World Cup.
• Key players Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored the crucial goals for the hosts.
• The win propels Mexico into the round of 16, extending their unbeaten streak at the Azteca to 10 World Cup games.

In a historic World Cup match, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, both over 40, are set to face each other, marking the first time two outfield players of that age will compete in the tournament.

• Ronaldo (41) and Modric (40) are defying age, with Ronaldo becoming the first player to score in six World Cups.
• Both players are showing signs of age, raising questions about their impact on their national teams' hopes.
• This World Cup is likely the final appearance on the global stage for these football legends, who were teammates at Real Madrid.

England faces a challenging World Cup match against the Democratic Republic of Congo as they aim for the last 16, while co-hosts the USA prepare for a pivotal game against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

• Two European powerhouses, Germany and the Netherlands, were eliminated in the last 32.
• England's coach, Thomas Tuchel, acknowledged the narrow margins in the tournament, especially after surprise exits.
• The USA game is anticipated to draw up to 30 million viewers, marking a significant moment for soccer in the country.