Ecuador

Mexico produced a commanding performance at the iconic Azteca Stadium, defeating Ecuador 2-0 to secure their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The victory marked Mexico's first World Cup knockout-stage win since 1986, ending a 40-year wait in front of their passionate home fans. Although the match was delayed by an hour due to stormy weather, the co-hosts wasted no time asserting their dominance once play began. Quinones and Jimenez Fire Mexico to Victory Mexico controlled the game from the

Lionel Messi scored a free-kick and set up two goals to inspire Argentina to a 3-0 win over Ecuador and set up a Copa America semi-final against Colombia. The 34-year-old forward provided assists for Rodrigo de Paul after 41 minutes and Lautaro Martinez late on. He then curled in a free-kick in injury time after Piero Hincapie was sent off for a foul on Angel di Maria. Last-four opponents Colombia beat Uruguay 4-2 on penalties following a goalless draw. "I've always said that