Mexico vs Ecuador match finally underway after hour-long delay

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.

The match, originally set to begin at 7am (Bangladesh Time), was delayed due to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain that swept through Mexico City. After a tense wait, the players from both teams have now entered the pitch, and the national anthems have been completed.

The crowd, which had been waiting patiently inside the stadium for hours, erupted as the teams took to the field. Match officials and both squads decided to proceed once the weather conditions improved sufficiently.

This weather-induced delay adds another chapter to what has already been a dramatic evening at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.