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July 1, 2026
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Mexico see off Ecuador to break 40-year World Cup curse
Mexico turned on the style at their iconic Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, brushing Ecuador aside 2-0 to break their World Cup knockout curse dating back 40 years...
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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.
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