Aguirre restores starters, Vinčić set for Ecuador clash

Aguirre recalls his starters for Ecuador

Javier Aguirre is going back to his strongest XI. Mexico face Ecuador in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday, and the manager is set to restore his core starters after rotating in the group stage (1). No scoreline from the group phase is available in the source, but the stakes could not be higher, this is knockout football on home soil.

Vinčić assigned to Mexico–Ecuador

Slavko Vinčić will referee Mexico's round of 32 match against Ecuador on Tuesday (2) (4). The Slovenian official is one of UEFA's most experienced, he handled the 2024 Champions League final. Ole confirms the appointment alongside two other last-16 assignments (4).