Mexico see off Ecuador to break 40-year World Cup curse

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Mexico ended a 40-year World Cup knockout stage win drought by defeating Ecuador 2-0 at the iconic Azteca Stadium. This victory represents a significant milestone since their last knockout win in 1986, also when they hosted the tournament.

Mexico turned on the style at their iconic Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, brushing Ecuador aside 2-0 to break their World Cup knockout curse dating back 40 years. Mexico had not won a World Cup knockout game since 1986, when they last hosted the tournament.