Mexico beat Ecuador 2–0, face England in the round of 16

Mexico roll past Ecuador 2–0, into the round of 16

Your team is through. Mexico 2–0 Ecuador at the Azteca on Tuesday night, and the round of 16 awaits (1) (3) (4) (6). The co-hosts put in a performance that sent a stadium into frenzy and seismographs into action, more on that in a moment.

The Azteca literally shook

Mexican fans triggered what seismologists are calling an artificial earthquake during the match (3). The celebrations were so intense that monitoring equipment picked up tremors across the city. This is what Aguirre meant when he asked the crowd to be the difference.

England next, and Tuchel is already worried

Thomas Tuchel does not sound eager. "La altitud será una GRAN DESVENTAJA para nosotros," the England manager said ahead of the round of 16 clash, meaning the altitude will be a huge disadvantage for his side (2). The match will be at Estadio Ciudad de México, where the thin air is no joke for visiting teams. The meme war is already underway online between the two fanbases (5).

Tragedy after the final whistle

Four Mexican supporters died following celebrations after the Ecuador win, FIFA president Infantino confirmed in a statement of condolence to the families (1). No further details on the circumstances.

Ecuadorian journalists targeted at the Azteca

Ecuadorian reporters were pelted with objects during the match, according to reports from the stadium (7). An ugly side to an otherwise electric night.

Fan-reaktioner

Enner Valencia has retired from the Ecuador national team after the knockout defeat, and the Reddit thread is filled with respect from both Mexican and neutral fans for the 36-year-old's international career (r/soccer). Meanwhile, the USMNT's 2–0 win over Bosnia, their first knockout round victory since beating Mexico in 2002, has fans noting the historical echoes.