Mexico advance to the World Cup round of 16 after beating Ecuador 2-0 in a last-32 match at Estadio Azteca. All reports say Mexico end a decades-long winless run in the World Cup knockout stage, with multiple outlets describing it as a 40-year drought. The victory comes after Mexico previously last won a knockout game in 1986, when the tournament was hosted by Mexico. Several sources point to a strong first-half performance that puts the match out of reach early. Mexico’s goals are credited to Julián Quiñones (spelled Quinones in some outlets) and Raúl Jiménez, with several reports noting that the scoring happens within a short span in the first half. After taking the lead, Mexico manage the rest of the game and progress to the last 16. Yahoo Sports also describes Mexico’s fourth consecutive shutout at the tournament, while The Guardian notes that an electric storm affects the atmosphere during the match, though Mexico eventually play through the remainder. Mexico’s next opponent is not confirmed in the provided reports.