Mexico vs. Ecuador Highlights: Mexico Cruises Into Round Of 16

Mexico is through to the round of 16, earning its first knockout win since 1986 with a 2-0 victory over Ecuador.

Powered by the electric atmosphere at Mexico City Stadium, Mexico completely blitzed Ecuador in the opening 35 minutes, going up 2-0 and essentially wrapping it up from there. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez provided the goals, as Mexico came out with a level of energy and urgency Ecuador simply could not match.

It was always going to be a struggle for Ecuador, a team that has had issues scoring goals, especially in that hostile atmosphere. Going down 2-0 early was a setup for disaster, and that is exactly what it became. Ecuador never really got a foothold in the game, and even in the second half, when Mexico dropped into more of a shell, Mexico kept Ecuador at arm’s length.

Ecuador failed to truly threaten Mexico’s back line, and Mexico saw the game out professionally.

Mexico now waits to see the winner of England vs. DR Congo tomorrow, with the winner set to face Mexico at Mexico City Stadium on Sunday, July 5.

Here are the top moments from Mexico vs. Ecuador: