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Mexico Wins 2-0, Norway Advances on Haaland Goal

7/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Mexico beat Ecuador 2–0, with Julián Quiñones (22’) and Raúl Jiménez (31’) scoring.
The win gave Mexico its knockout-stage victory since 1986 and pushed its Azteca unbeaten run to 12 games.
Mexico will meet the England or Democratic Republic of Congo winner at the Azteca Stadium in the round.
Norway reached the last-16 by beating Côte d’Ivoire 2–1, with Erling Haaland’s late winner his 60th international goal.

History

Historical Context

Mexico’s first home-soil knockout win came in 1986 when it defeated West Germany 1-0 before 114,600 fans at Estadio Azteca, reaching its only World Cup semi-final. The recent victory over Ecuador 2-0, scored by Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, extends the Azteca’s unbeaten run to twelve matches, reviving hopes of another deep run.

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Story summary

Mexico beat Ecuador 2–0, with Julián Quiñones (22’) and Raúl Jiménez (31’) scoring.
The win gave Mexico its knockout-stage victory since 1986 and pushed its Azteca unbeaten run to 12 games.
Mexico will meet the England or Democratic Republic of Congo winner at the Azteca Stadium in the round.
Norway reached the last-16 by beating Côte d’Ivoire 2–1, with Erling Haaland’s late winner his 60th international goal.

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