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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