The most iconic World Cup stadium is the venue for the last-32 clash between Mexico and Ecuador, who go head-to-head in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The Estadio Azteca has hosted two World Cup finals and it will be packed with over 80,000 fans again for this clash, with the majority cheering on the co-hosts.
Javier Aguirre's men have a 100% record in this tournament so far and have scored six goals en route to the knockout stages.
They now face an Ecuador team that has found the net just twice in their opening three games, snatching one of the third-place qualifying spots.
Mexico v Ecuador Tips Summary
Best Bet - Mexico to win in 90 minutes @ 6/5
Alternative Bet - Over 3.5 Cards @ 8/11
Bet Builder - Mexico to Qualify / Raul Jimenez to score or assist / Ecuador to Get the Most Cards @ 6/1
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Mexico v Ecuador Prediction
Best Bet - Mexico to win in 90 minutes @ 5/4
Mexico have gone under the radar so far, but the co-hosts should not be underestimated, especially when playing on home soil.
El Tri made it through Group A without conceding a goal and also looked a threat going forward, during their wins over South Africa, South Korea and the Czech Republic.
Mexico have qualified for the last nine World Cup finals and only once (in 2022) have they failed to get out of their group.
They also have an incredible record at the Azteca - eight unbeaten going into this clash and having only ever lost there twice in competitive fixtures.
They now prepare to face an Ecuador squad that includes seven players from Europe's top-five leagues, including Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo.
The South Americans finished behind both Germany and Ivory Coast in Group E, with a late winner against the Germans in their final game seeing them through with four points.
Alternative Bet - Over 3.5 Cards @ 8/11
Recent results between the two teams suggest this will be a tight game, with all of their last three meetings finishing in draws.
With the margins narrow, it's likely to lead to a real battle and that could mean a busy night for referee Slavko Vincic.
The Slovenian official has dished out four yellow cards in his two World Cup finals fixtures to date, having shown 17 yellows and three reds in the Champions League.
Having committed 35 fouls in the tournament to date, Ecuador have collected five yellow cards during the group stage, while Mexico received two and a red card.
Mexico v Ecuador Bet Builder Tip
Mexico to Qualify
Raul Jimenez to score or assist
Ecuador to Get the Most Cards
Pays @ 6/1
Mexico's extra experience at this level could prove crucial, as Ecuador look to make the last-16 for only the second time.
The co-hosts are unbeaten in 11 games, with their last defeat coming in a friendly against Paraguay back in November 2025.
Having already qualified, Aguirre was able to rest Raul Jimenez for the win over the Czech Republic and the Wolves ace should be fresh and ready to play a key role on Wednesday.
Jimenez scored in the opening game success over South Africa and had two shots, with one on target, in the victory over South Korea.
Ecuador's team is built around a strong midfield and their physical approach can sometimes lead to cautions, with five yellows so far in this tournament.
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Key Match Stats
The last competitive meeting between the two teams finished in a 0-0 draw at the 2024 Copa America.
Only Serbia have managed to score against Mexico in their last six internationals.
Mexico are currently 15 places (9th) above Ecuador (24th) in the Fifa world rankings.
Ecuador have kept four clean sheets in their last nine fixtures.
Both squads have players in the top-10 oldest stars at the World Cup - Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa (40-years-old) and Ecuador's Hernan Galindez (39-years-old).
Six players were shown yellow cards when the two teams last met, a friendly in October 2025.
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