{"id":6054,"date":"2026-07-01T05:35:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T05:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=6054"},"modified":"2026-07-01T05:35:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T05:35:29","slug":"mexico-ends-a-40-year-knockout-drought-beats-ecuador-2-0-to-reach-the-round-of-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=6054","title":{"rendered":"Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><div><p><strong>By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ, AP Sports Writer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MEXICO CITY (AP) \u2014 Juli\u00e1n Qui\u00f1ones and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a 40-year drought without a win in the knockout stage and progressed to the World Cup round of 16.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=6028\">Daily Horoscope for July 01, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Qui\u00f1ones opened the scoring in the 22nd minute while Jim\u00e9nez added a strike in the 31st minute for the Mexicans, who had not won a knockout-stage match since defeating Bulgaria in the round of 16 when they hosted the tournament in 1986.<\/p>\n<p>Mexico subsequently lost seven consecutive times at that same stage from 1994 to 2018.<\/p>\n<p>In Qatar 2022, they were eliminated in the group stage for the first time since Argentina in 1978.<\/p>\n<p>It was Qui\u00f1ones third goal of the tournament and he is now El Tri\u2019s second-best scorer in World Cup history behind Luis \u201cMatador\u201d Hern\u00e1ndez and Javier \u201cChicharito\u201d Hern\u00e1ndez, who scored four each.<\/p>\n<p>Jim\u00e9nez scored his second goal of the tournament and has 47 with the national team to break a tie with Jared Borgetti. He is five away from tying \u201cChicharito\u201d Hern\u00e1ndez as the all-time leading scorer for Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>Mexico will play another home match Sunday against the winner of Wednesday\u2019s\u00a0match between England and Congo.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=6027\">Florida pushes police to step up immigration enforcement<\/a><\/p> <!--Ad-Slot: outstream_video-->\n<p>Playing at the iconic Azteca Stadium, the Mexican squad boasts an undefeated record across 10 World Cup matches. Mexico has just two official losses at the venue \u2014 the last being a World Cup qualifying defeat to Honduras on Sept. 6, 2013.<\/p>\n<p>With the win, Mexico extended its unbeaten run to 12 games, dating back to a friendly loss against Paraguay in November.<\/p>\n<p>Mexico also became the first CONCACAF side to eliminate a CONMEBOL side in a World Cup knockout match. Teams from South America won the previous five meetings.<\/p>\n<p>Ecuador was trying to advance to the round of 16 for the second time in their history and the first since Germany 2006.<\/p> <!--Ad-Slot: cube_article-->\n<p>The match started one hour after the original scheduled time due to a thunderstorm.<\/p>\n<p>It was the second match of the tournament\u00a0affected by weather. A storm during the France-Iraq match at Philadelphia on June 22 caused a 2-hour, 11-minute suspension at the end of the first half.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=6025\">Magic find out group pairings for upcoming NBA Cup<\/a><\/p>\n<div><ul><div><div><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mexico\u2019s Raul Jimenez, center, scores his side\u2019s second goal past...\" class=\"wp-image-6030\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9d0c30f8dfd9e47916d8453aa41a5ce8-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9d0c30f8dfd9e47916d8453aa41a5ce8-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9d0c30f8dfd9e47916d8453aa41a5ce8-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9d0c30f8dfd9e47916d8453aa41a5ce8-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9d0c30f8dfd9e47916d8453aa41a5ce8-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9d0c30f8dfd9e47916d8453aa41a5ce8.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Mexico\u2019s Raul Jimenez, center, scores his side\u2019s second goal past Ecuador\u2019s Pedro Vite, second from left, during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ricardo Mazalan)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mexico\u2019s Raul Jimenez (9) celebrates after scoring his side\u2019s second...\" class=\"wp-image-6031\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/05ad8ef5f5f4bc998ead5a58bad2b438-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/05ad8ef5f5f4bc998ead5a58bad2b438-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/05ad8ef5f5f4bc998ead5a58bad2b438-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/05ad8ef5f5f4bc998ead5a58bad2b438-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/05ad8ef5f5f4bc998ead5a58bad2b438-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/05ad8ef5f5f4bc998ead5a58bad2b438.webp 1859w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Mexico\u2019s Raul Jimenez (9) celebrates after scoring his side\u2019s second goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Fernando Llano)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ecuador\u2019s Nilson Angulo (20) heads the ball over Mexico\u2019s Jorge...\" class=\"wp-image-6032\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f46b6eb65dbdb3e2db4e307145d13b63-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f46b6eb65dbdb3e2db4e307145d13b63-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f46b6eb65dbdb3e2db4e307145d13b63-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f46b6eb65dbdb3e2db4e307145d13b63-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f46b6eb65dbdb3e2db4e307145d13b63-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f46b6eb65dbdb3e2db4e307145d13b63.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Ecuador\u2019s Nilson Angulo (20) heads the ball over Mexico\u2019s Jorge Sanchez (2) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Fernando Llano)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mexico\u2019s Luis Romo (7), left, fights for the ball with...\" class=\"wp-image-6033\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/de6b542a2a1376658e0db66ba46383cf-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/de6b542a2a1376658e0db66ba46383cf-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/de6b542a2a1376658e0db66ba46383cf-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/de6b542a2a1376658e0db66ba46383cf-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/de6b542a2a1376658e0db66ba46383cf-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/de6b542a2a1376658e0db66ba46383cf.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Mexico\u2019s Luis Romo (7), left, fights for the ball with Ecuador\u2019s Gonzalo Plata (19) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Eduardo Verdugo)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mexico\u2019s Julian Quinones (16) celebrates after scoring his team\u2019s first...\" class=\"wp-image-6034\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/df6f0dffb01bc803cf9b347fe975326e-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/df6f0dffb01bc803cf9b347fe975326e-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/df6f0dffb01bc803cf9b347fe975326e-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/df6f0dffb01bc803cf9b347fe975326e-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/df6f0dffb01bc803cf9b347fe975326e-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/df6f0dffb01bc803cf9b347fe975326e.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Mexico\u2019s Julian Quinones (16) celebrates after scoring his team\u2019s first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Natacha Pisarenko)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mexico\u2019s Julian Quinones (16) celebrates after scoring his team\u2019s first...\" class=\"wp-image-6035\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8437b72735be4324e629b077f9b3848e-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8437b72735be4324e629b077f9b3848e-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8437b72735be4324e629b077f9b3848e-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8437b72735be4324e629b077f9b3848e-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8437b72735be4324e629b077f9b3848e-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8437b72735be4324e629b077f9b3848e.webp 1859w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Mexico\u2019s Julian Quinones (16) celebrates after scoring his team\u2019s first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Natacha Pisarenko)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ecuador\u2019s Enner Valencia (13) battles for a header with Mexico\u2019s...\" class=\"wp-image-6036\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0d5bd330598043048450fb397d738dcd-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0d5bd330598043048450fb397d738dcd-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0d5bd330598043048450fb397d738dcd-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0d5bd330598043048450fb397d738dcd-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0d5bd330598043048450fb397d738dcd-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0d5bd330598043048450fb397d738dcd.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Ecuador\u2019s Enner Valencia (13) battles for a header with Mexico\u2019s Johan Vasquez (5) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Fernando Llano)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mexico\u2019s Luis Romo, right, kicks the ball past Ecuador\u2019s Moises...\" class=\"wp-image-6037\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/e301ec234165f4f7c8da40418f6ca0ec-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/e301ec234165f4f7c8da40418f6ca0ec-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/e301ec234165f4f7c8da40418f6ca0ec-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/e301ec234165f4f7c8da40418f6ca0ec-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/e301ec234165f4f7c8da40418f6ca0ec-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/e301ec234165f4f7c8da40418f6ca0ec.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Mexico\u2019s Luis Romo, right, kicks the ball past Ecuador\u2019s Moises Caicedo during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ricardo Mazalan)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Fans react before the start of the World Cup round...\" class=\"wp-image-6038\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ad9db45c9c76ed089c4e93964cd4361a-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ad9db45c9c76ed089c4e93964cd4361a-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ad9db45c9c76ed089c4e93964cd4361a-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ad9db45c9c76ed089c4e93964cd4361a-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ad9db45c9c76ed089c4e93964cd4361a-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ad9db45c9c76ed089c4e93964cd4361a.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Fans react before the start of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Fernando Llano)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A fan reacts before the World Cup round of 32...\" class=\"wp-image-6039\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6ba26bf1a9920627755e8c660050a958-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6ba26bf1a9920627755e8c660050a958-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6ba26bf1a9920627755e8c660050a958-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6ba26bf1a9920627755e8c660050a958-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6ba26bf1a9920627755e8c660050a958-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6ba26bf1a9920627755e8c660050a958.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>A fan reacts before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Fernando Llano)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Fans react before the World Cup round of 32 soccer...\" class=\"wp-image-6040\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/462c54ec562fa476541764b6b8563e0c-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/462c54ec562fa476541764b6b8563e0c-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/462c54ec562fa476541764b6b8563e0c-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/462c54ec562fa476541764b6b8563e0c-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/462c54ec562fa476541764b6b8563e0c-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/462c54ec562fa476541764b6b8563e0c.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Fans react before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Fernando Llano)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Artists perform before the start of the World Cup round...\" class=\"wp-image-6041\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cf83ac4c34abdd875f7589c5ff5fd7e0-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cf83ac4c34abdd875f7589c5ff5fd7e0-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cf83ac4c34abdd875f7589c5ff5fd7e0-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cf83ac4c34abdd875f7589c5ff5fd7e0-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cf83ac4c34abdd875f7589c5ff5fd7e0-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cf83ac4c34abdd875f7589c5ff5fd7e0.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Artists perform before the start of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Fernando Llano)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A Mexican fan reacts ahead of the World Cup round...\" class=\"wp-image-6042\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/29d7c0ddcc86d9687feb3f59a55500df-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/29d7c0ddcc86d9687feb3f59a55500df-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/29d7c0ddcc86d9687feb3f59a55500df-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/29d7c0ddcc86d9687feb3f59a55500df-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/29d7c0ddcc86d9687feb3f59a55500df-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/29d7c0ddcc86d9687feb3f59a55500df.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>A Mexican fan reacts ahead of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Natacha Pisarenko )\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mexican fans react ahead of the World Cup round of...\" class=\"wp-image-6043\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/c09843cae77e451c1482d2c487d3cc5c-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/c09843cae77e451c1482d2c487d3cc5c-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/c09843cae77e451c1482d2c487d3cc5c-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/c09843cae77e451c1482d2c487d3cc5c-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/c09843cae77e451c1482d2c487d3cc5c-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/c09843cae77e451c1482d2c487d3cc5c.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Mexican fans react ahead of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Natacha Pisarenko )\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mexico fans in Houston find their seats before watching a...\" class=\"wp-image-6044\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/72b1a0001144b8fe8097e686cae0049d-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/72b1a0001144b8fe8097e686cae0049d-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/72b1a0001144b8fe8097e686cae0049d-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/72b1a0001144b8fe8097e686cae0049d-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/72b1a0001144b8fe8097e686cae0049d-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/72b1a0001144b8fe8097e686cae0049d.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Mexico fans in Houston find their seats before watching a live broadcast of a World Cup soccer round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ashley Landis)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Players and referees enter the field before the World Cup...\" class=\"wp-image-6045\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2a22785407fcb0147331173bbd1e59e1-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2a22785407fcb0147331173bbd1e59e1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2a22785407fcb0147331173bbd1e59e1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2a22785407fcb0147331173bbd1e59e1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2a22785407fcb0147331173bbd1e59e1-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2a22785407fcb0147331173bbd1e59e1.webp 1859w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Players and referees enter the field before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Silvia Izquierdo)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ecuador players pose before the World Cup round of 32...\" class=\"wp-image-6046\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5705f455ef4e34d83c62a0b56649e3a5-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5705f455ef4e34d83c62a0b56649e3a5-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5705f455ef4e34d83c62a0b56649e3a5-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5705f455ef4e34d83c62a0b56649e3a5-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5705f455ef4e34d83c62a0b56649e3a5-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5705f455ef4e34d83c62a0b56649e3a5.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Ecuador players pose before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Silvia Izquierdo)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mexico players pose before the World Cup round of 32...\" class=\"wp-image-6047\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/113e38520b27aebe702b3ae06017907b-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/113e38520b27aebe702b3ae06017907b-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/113e38520b27aebe702b3ae06017907b-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/113e38520b27aebe702b3ae06017907b-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/113e38520b27aebe702b3ae06017907b-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/113e38520b27aebe702b3ae06017907b.webp 1859w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Mexico players pose before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Silvia Izquierdo)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mexico fans cheer at Shell Energy Stadium, home of the...\" class=\"wp-image-6048\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ab1e40d1a4cadf1f4f5df4fd538ec020-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ab1e40d1a4cadf1f4f5df4fd538ec020-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ab1e40d1a4cadf1f4f5df4fd538ec020-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ab1e40d1a4cadf1f4f5df4fd538ec020-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ab1e40d1a4cadf1f4f5df4fd538ec020-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ab1e40d1a4cadf1f4f5df4fd538ec020.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Mexico fans cheer at Shell Energy Stadium, home of the MLS soccer club Houston Dynamo, as they watch a live broadcast in Houston, of a World Cup soccer round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ashley Landis)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A fan wears a poncho as it rains ahead of...\" class=\"wp-image-6049\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4a7a7a0cf3f7d248ef99999de3890196-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4a7a7a0cf3f7d248ef99999de3890196-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4a7a7a0cf3f7d248ef99999de3890196-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4a7a7a0cf3f7d248ef99999de3890196-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4a7a7a0cf3f7d248ef99999de3890196-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4a7a7a0cf3f7d248ef99999de3890196.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>A fan wears a poncho as it rains ahead of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ricardo Mazalan)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Fans wear ponchos as it rains ahead of the World...\" class=\"wp-image-6050\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/54283cc42162d4d8f5b5e46b5f7f2521-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/54283cc42162d4d8f5b5e46b5f7f2521-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/54283cc42162d4d8f5b5e46b5f7f2521-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/54283cc42162d4d8f5b5e46b5f7f2521-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/54283cc42162d4d8f5b5e46b5f7f2521-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/54283cc42162d4d8f5b5e46b5f7f2521.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Fans wear ponchos as it rains ahead of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ricardo Mazalan)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A Mexican fan waits in the rain for the start...\" class=\"wp-image-6051\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ca95f8802d76f21dfde687d4f643214-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ca95f8802d76f21dfde687d4f643214-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ca95f8802d76f21dfde687d4f643214-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ca95f8802d76f21dfde687d4f643214-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ca95f8802d76f21dfde687d4f643214-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ca95f8802d76f21dfde687d4f643214.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>A Mexican fan waits in the rain for the start of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Natacha Pisarenko )\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mexico fan Ray Mysterio poses in Houston before a live...\" class=\"wp-image-6052\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4232b43c163ff5cea0153c137160533f-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4232b43c163ff5cea0153c137160533f-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4232b43c163ff5cea0153c137160533f-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4232b43c163ff5cea0153c137160533f-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4232b43c163ff5cea0153c137160533f-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4232b43c163ff5cea0153c137160533f.webp 1859w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Mexico fan Ray Mysterio poses in Houston before a live broadcast of a World Cup soccer round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ashley Landis)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mexico fans in Houston watch ballet folkloric dancers before a...\" class=\"wp-image-6053\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9f78dc15a4c79b0744b36f8c70a829d1-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9f78dc15a4c79b0744b36f8c70a829d1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9f78dc15a4c79b0744b36f8c70a829d1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9f78dc15a4c79b0744b36f8c70a829d1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9f78dc15a4c79b0744b36f8c70a829d1-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9f78dc15a4c79b0744b36f8c70a829d1.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Mexico fans in Houston watch ballet folkloric dancers before a live broadcast of a World Cup soccer round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ashley Landis)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/div><\/ul><div><button>Show Caption<\/button><div><span>1<\/span> of <span>24<\/span><\/div><div>Mexico\u2019s Raul Jimenez, center, scores his side\u2019s second goal past Ecuador\u2019s Pedro Vite, second from left, during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 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