Mexico vs Ecuador LIVE streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32

Mexico and Ecuador are set to play at the World Cup after 24 years!

The Mexico national football team are set for a big nation clash as they are set to face Ecuador in a Round of 32 encounter of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico.

Mexico arrived for the competition with huge expectations as tournament co-hosts, aiming to secure a historic first-ever World Cup in front of home fans. Led by manager Javier Aguirre, Mexico had a dominant group stage campaign, winning the tournament opener against South Africa, securing a 2-0 victory in a chaotic encounter.

They continued their great form, managing a narrow 1-0 win over South Korea. They ended their group stage campaign against Czechia, dominantly winning 3-0, to confirm the top spot in Group A with a perfect record, while also being one of the two nations to not concede a goal in the group stage.

Ecuador arrives for this fixture after overcoming a gruelling campaign. They had a decent start, suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in their opening match, hitting the post thrice, joint most in the tournament’s history.

Their poor form continued, as the side shockingly were held to a 0-0 draw by tournament debutants Curaçao. Earning only 1 point in their opening two matches, Ecuador needed a win against powerhouse Germany to ensure their passage.

Ecuador defied all odds to defeat Germany 2-1, their first win against the side in the nation’s history. They finished on 4 points in Group E, finishing in third place but successfully qualifying to the next round as one of the eight best third-placed teams.

Mexico and Ecuador are set for only their second-ever World Cup meeting, with their first and only prior encounter on the grandest stage coming 24 years ago during the group stage of the 2002 tournament, where Mexico claimed a narrow 2-1 victory.

When and where will the Mexico vs Ecuador match take place?

The Mexico vs Ecuador match will take place at 6:30 a.m. IST on Wednesday, 1 July, at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico.

Where and how to live stream the Mexico vs Ecuador World Cup Match in India?

The match can be viewed on Unite8 Sports Network channels and streamed live on the ZEE5 platform.

Where and how to watch the Mexico vs Ecuador game live in the UK?

The game can be viewed live in the UK on ITV1 and streamed via the ITVX platform.

Where and how to watch live in the USA?

The game can be viewed live in the USA through Fox Sports Network, Peacock Premium, Fubo, and Telemundo.

When and where will the Mexico vs Ecuador match take place?

Find out the remaining countries’ Full Broadcaster List here.

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