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Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over Ecuador

Euronews World · 2026-07-01

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• What happened: Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 in a World Cup knockout match, marking their first knockout stage win in 40 years. • Why it matters: This victory ends a long-standing drought for Mexico in the World Cup, as they had not won a knockout match since 1986. • What to watch next: Fans will be eager to see how Mexico performs in the upcoming rounds of the tournament following this historic win.

No Comment Video. Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over Ecuador Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 01/07/2026 - 9:37 GMT+2 Fans in San Diego erupt in celebration as Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 in a World Cup knockout match, ending a 40-year drought in the competition. Fans erupted in celebration at a World Cup watch party in San Diego after Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 in a round of 32 match. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The video shows supporters jumping, chanting and waving shirts and flags as the final whistle confirmed Mexico's first knockout win in 40 years. Many shout 'Mexico!' as the crowd turns into scenes of celebration. The match was played in Mexico City and started an hour late due to a thunderstorm. It marked Mexico's first knockout stage win since 1986, ending a long run of defeats at this stage of the tournament. World Cup 2026 USA Mexico Ecuador Top stories Now playing Next Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over Ecuador Now playing Next Drone captures rivers of lava flowing down Mount Etna Now playing Next South African protesters call for undocumented migrants to leave Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 1st, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Supreme Court rejects Trump executive order on birthright citizenship Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 30th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Thousands soaked in wine at Spain's iconic festival Now playing Next Monaco blast not being probed as 'terrorist' attack, prosecutor says Now playing Next Europe's record heatwave shifts east, death toll tops 1,300 Now playing Next Neither pro nor con: EU declines to take stand on AC amid heatwave Now playing Next Shooter in child custody dispute kills six at German family shelter Now playing Next Portuguese graphene that hides jets and drones may transform defence Now playing Next 'We cannot kill our industry due to climate change,' Manfred Weber says Now playing Next Where does a university degree give you the biggest edge? Now playing Next ‘Immediately was enchanted’: Viral Puerto Rico song gets its own music video shot on island Now playing Next Europe Today: EPP boss Weber speaks exclusively to Euronews as von der Leyen visits Baku ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Clashes erupt in the Netherlands after Morocco’s World Cup victory No Comment Venezuela earthquake: La Guaira port turned into makeshift morgue No Comment Rare Strawberry Moon shines over Lisbon No Comment Brazil fans erupt after dramatic World Cup win over Japan Europe News Ukrainian volunteers in Poland support front despite growing war fatigue Earth News Legendary St. Bernard rescue dogs still roam the Swiss Alps Culture news Can humans outshine AI?: EY's Julie Linn Teigland knows the secret of success Focus 2026 Islamic Development Bank Annual Meetings Europe Today At least four trapped after apartment block collapses in Athens, fire brigade says Culture news IKEA’s Dorothée Gardon on AI, the viral Punch moment and brand control in the social media age Business Scandinavian Airlines bets on recovery with record €8.75 billion Airbus jet order Climate Exclusive: Electricity bills in Germany and France rose by €700 million during record heatwave ADVERTISEMENT Qatar US envoys Witkoff and Kushner land in Qatar for fresh Iran war talks Europe News Over 1 million migrants apply for Spain's mass regularisation, PM Pedro Sánchez says Markets Japanese yen sinks to 40-year low against the US dollar as intervention looms Europe News Morocco's World Cup win sparks celebrations and clashes in the Hague Europe News Feliks the eagle back home in Serbia after kidnap and illegal sale ordeal in Middle East Earth News Greece is leading the world in wildfire detection thanks to EU-funded satellites and AI Venezuela European rescue teams arrive in Venezuela in desperate bid to find quake survivors Europe in Motion What are the most liveable European cities in the world? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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