Host nation Mexico ended a 40-year wait for a FIFA World Cup knockout victory after defeating Ecuador 2-0 in the Round of 32, booking their place in the last 16 with an impressive display at the iconic Azteca Stadium.
The president of Cape Verde, José Maria Neves, predicts his country will defeat defending champions Argentina in the last 32 of the Fifa World Cup as the upstarts continue to "write their destiny". "I think Cape Verde can beat Argentina 1-0," he said in an exclusive interview with the BBC.
The first half of the Mexico-Ecuador clash has concluded with clear dominance from the host nation. Mexico heads into the interval with a comfortable 2–0 lead, leaving Ecuador with a massive mountain to climb in the second half.
Mexico have taken firm control of their Round of 32 match against Ecuador, leading 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca.
Mexico have taken a 1-0 lead over Ecuador in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash at the Estadio Azteca.
The highly anticipated Round of 32 clash between Mexico and Ecuador has finally kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca, one hour later than scheduled.