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Mexico Beats Ecuador 2-0, Quinones Nets Third Goal

7/1/2026

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Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 at Azteca Stadium, advancing to the round of 16 as Julian Quinones scored his third goal.
Quinones, who turned down Colombia’s invitation, said his personal achievement is secondary to the team’s effort and referenced domestic titles with Atlas and Club America.
He previously scored against South Africa, South Korea and the Czech Republic, contributing to Mexico’s first knockout-stage win since the 1986 victory over Bulgaria.

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Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 at Azteca Stadium, advancing to the round of 16 as Julian Quinones scored his third goal.
Quinones, who turned down Colombia’s invitation, said his personal achievement is secondary to the team’s effort and referenced domestic titles with Atlas and Club America.
He previously scored against South Africa, South Korea and the Czech Republic, contributing to Mexico’s first knockout-stage win since the 1986 victory over Bulgaria.