Mexico’s World Cup last-32 match against Ecuador is delayed by stormy weather in Mexico City, according to multiple outlets. The game is held up for about an hour as storms move through the area, pushing back kick-off. Live coverage also reports that team preparations are affected: Mexico’s coach makes late adjustments to his starting lineup, recalling several players to the XI. Ecuador’s approach is described as unchanged, with the squad largely kept faith with the lineup that previously beat Germany.
After play resumes, Mexico proceeds to take on Ecuador in the knockout tie. One outlet’s match report frames the result as breaking a World Cup “curse,” while other coverage focuses primarily on the delay and late team selection decisions caused by the weather. Across the reports, the central shared details are the storm-related postponement in Mexico City and the corresponding lineup and tactical decisions made by both teams once the match timing is adjusted.
