Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, with goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez sending the host nation into the last 16.
Mexico will face the winner of Wednesday's England versus DR Congo match on Sunday at the same stadium. England supporters are wary of Mexico's dominant home record at the Azteca.
Mexican fans believe this could be the year their team breaks a long pattern of early World Cup exits and makes a deep run on home soil.
Source: BBC Sport, July 1, 2026