Watch: Mexico fans celebrate as team secure World Cup knockout victory

World July 01, 2026 07:10 PM

Mexico has secured its place in the last 16 of the World Cup after defeating Ecuador 2-0 at the Azteca Stadium on Tuesday.

It was their first knockout stage victory since 1986.

Fans in Mexico City took to the streets to celebrate, chanting 'long live Mexico', dancing and spraying foam at crowds.

Mexico will be meeting either England or the Democratic Republic of Congo in the next round, with the co-hosts returning to the Azteca for its final match of the tournament.

Watch: Mexico fans celebrate as team secure World Cup knockout victory

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