FIFA WC: Mexico end 40-year knockout curse, beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach last 16

Mexico have finally broken their four-decade World Cup knockout jinx, defeating Ecuador 2-0 to advance to the Round of 16. Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez sealed the historic victory, ending an eight-game streak of eliminations. The win, despite a weather delay, marks Mexico’s first knockout success since 1986, with young Gilberto Mora and veteran Jiménez setting personal milestones.