Ecuador almost set as Mexico's World Cup Round of 32 opponent

Mexico's path in the World Cup knockout stage is nearly settled. With Group H done and its third-place team eliminated, Ecuador are all but confirmed as your Round of 32 opponent, barring a minimal mathematical chance that Scotland could sneak in instead (1). Group H's conclusion also locked two other matchups: 3D Paraguay against 1E Germany, and 3F Sweden against 1I France. Ecuador finished second in Group H on four points, and only a specific combination of results across other groups would hand the spot to Scotland. Mexico's group-stage finale is still to come, but the bracket is taking shape and the Ecuador match is the one to plan for.