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Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador to advance in World Cup
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Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador to advance in World Cup

NPR News · Jul 1, 2026, 6:56 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Mexico lost seven consecutive times at that same stage from 1994 to 2018 and didn't advance past the group stage in 2022. Now, the 40-year wait is over.

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LA Times Mexico ends World Cup knockout round drought, defeats Ecuador to reach Round of 16 Pakistan Observer Mexico end 40-year FIFA World Cup knockout wait with victory over Ecuador France 24 Mexico beat Ecuador to reach last 16 and end 40-year knockout drought Euronews Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over Ecuador

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