Mexico advanced to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2:0 victory over Ecuador. The match against the tournament's co-host ended in elimination for Ecuador, and a notable moment was also a lapse by defender Piero Hincapié, who was shown a red card. denik.cz ↗
According to available information, the match was practically decided already in the first half. During the incident, Hincapié covered his mouth, though the reason for the gesture is not clearly explained in the reports. However, a claim emerged that he may have been concealing an insult. What is certain is that following the sending-off he faces at least a one-match suspension. Ecuador thus had to finish the match in a difficult situation and bid farewell to the tournament after the defeat. n-tv ↗
Following the elimination, Ecuador's coach Sebastián Beccacece resigned. According to reports, he would have liked to continue in the role, but stated that he had failed to fulfill his promises. Mexico, on the other hand, confirmed its strong form and continues in the tournament as co-host. HVG ↗
However, the joy over Mexico's advancement was overshadowed by events in the capital. During celebrations in Mexico City on Tuesday evening, at least two people died. Local media also reported on a possible third victim, though authorities have not yet confirmed this. Mexico will continue in the next phase in the fight to advance, while Ecuador faces an assessment of its unsuccessful performance and the question of a successor on the bench. HVG ↗
Mexico eliminates Ecuador, Hincapié shown a red card
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