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Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach World Cup Round of 16, ending 40-year jinx

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Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, snapping a 40-year curse of knockout-stage eliminations. Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez were the difference in a match that was briefly halted due to a weather delay. The victory ended a run of eight consecutive World Cup exits in the knockout rounds for El Tri. It marks Mexico's first progression past the group stage since 1986, a historic milestone for the team. Young Gilberto Mora and veteran striker Jiménez also achieved personal milestones during the landmark win.

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Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach World Cup Round of 16, ending 40-year jinx · ShortSingh