MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican dream at this World Cup can be summed up in a phrase: “And what if we do?” The question omits the ending — and what if we do win? — but captures the hope of two generations of Mexicans who were used to defeats and have waited 40 years to see their national team make it to the quarterfinals,

Mexico have booked their place in the last 16 at the 2026 World Cup after beating Ecuador 2-0 at Estadio Azteca. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez got the goals in a dominant first half for the co-hosts,

For the first time since hosting the 1986 World Cup, Mexico are moving on in the knockout stages. Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Tuesday,

Mexico advanced to the Round of 16 at the World Cup, defeating Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday in Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, setting off celebrations.

Mexico made light of a storm delay to blow away Ecuador and win their first World Cup knockout game since 1986 to set up a last 16 tie back in Mexico City against either England o

MEXICO CITY, July 3 (Reuters) - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday urged fans to avoid heavy drinking and steer clear of packed gathering spots if the national team beats England on Sunday in the World Cup round of 16,