Piero Hincapié is shown a red card during Ecuador’s World Cup match against Mexico, as Ecuador are eliminated from the tournament. Multiple reports describe the sending-off occurring in the game in which Ecuador lose to Mexico, ending their campaign and preventing them from progressing to a potential fixture against England. Yahoo Sports notes that Hincapié’s dismissal makes him the third Arsenal player to leave the World Cup, reflecting his club connection while the tournament is ongoing. The Mirror also links the red card to Ecuador’s dramatic exit, stating that the defeat leaves Ecuador out of the competition. While outlets reference the circumstances of the card differently, they agree on the key outcome: Ecuador lose to Mexico and Hincapié is sent off during that match. The result means Ecuador finish their tournament run after the elimination, with Hincapié unable to continue playing in the rest of the competition due to the red card.