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Mexico ends 40-year World Cup knockout drought with win over Ecuador
By NBC affiliate at WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
Mexico ends a 40-year World Cup knockout drought, beating Ecuador 2-0 at Azteca as Quiñones and Jiménez strike in nine minutes. Aguirre’s return fuels a 12-match unbeaten run and a round-of-16 berth.
Key takeaway Aguirre’s return fuels a 12-match unbeaten run and a round-of-16 berth.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local ·
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What is this story about? Mexico ends a 40-year World Cup knockout drought, beating Ecuador 2-0 at Azteca as Quiñones and Jiménez strike in nine minutes. Aguirre’s return fuels a 12-match unbeaten run and a round-of-16 berth.
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