Co-hosts Mexico will aim to end their 40-year wait to win a World Cup knockout match when they face Ecuador in Mexico City, and you can live stream the game around the world for free.
Javier Aguirre’s men arrive in the last 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with confidence high after topping Group A with three wins from three. Yet the first knockout round has proved an insurmountable obstacle for El Tri for four decades, having fallen at that point at seven consecutive World Cups from 1994 to 2018 and failed to get out of the group in 2022. The only other time they’ve won a knockout match? In 1986, when they last hosted. Mexico are yet to concede this tournament and another clean sheet from Cesar Montes & Co would help them claim a milestone victory in front of the passionate home crowd at the Estadio Azteca.
Ecuador will be hoping a 2-1 win over Germany in their final Group E match presents a sliding-door moment. Sebastian Beccacece’s dark horses arrived at the World Cup on a 19-game unbeaten run, but took just one point from their first two group matches. Just 13 minutes from time against the Germans, Gonzalo Plata popped up to send his country into the last 32 as one of the best third-placed teams. La Tri, who have never won a World Cup knockout match, will be desperate to make the most of their lifeline. PSG’s Willian Pacho and Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie continue at the back.
The winner will return to Azteca to face England or DR Congo in the Round of 16.
So read on as we show you exactly how to watch Mexico vs Ecuador for free from anywhere in FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Mexico vs Ecuador for free
Mexico vs Ecuador is available to watch for free in several countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch Mexico vs Ecuador in the USA
American viewers can watch Mexico vs Ecuador on Fox and Telemundo (Spanish communication).
You can watch all World Cup games on Fox, FS1 and Telemundo, which are available on cord cutters such as YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (selected markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch Mexico vs Ecuador Fox One (3-day free trial). Telemundo is available via Peacock likewise.
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How to watch Mexico vs Ecuador in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Mexico vs Ecuador free on ITV. Live coverage is on ITV1 and ITVX.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (eg SE1 7PB).
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How to watch Mexico vs Ecuador in Australia
Mexico vs Ecuador will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game in the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch Mexico vs Ecuador in Canada
In Canada, TSN will broadcast Mexico vs Ecuador.
You can stream live via TSN+ streaming platform, which costs $80 per month or $80 per year.
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Mexico vs Ecuador: Match Information
When does Mexico vs Ecuador start?
Mexico vs Ecuador starts at 2.00 BST / 11.00 AEST Wednesday 1 July. It is at 9 p.m. ET Tuesday, June 30 in the US.
What are the squads for Mexico vs Ecuador?
Mexico
Goalkeepers: Raul Rangel (Guadalajara), Guillermo Ochoa (AEL Limassol), Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna).
Defenders: Jorge Sanchez (PAOK), Israel Reyes (Club America), Cesar Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow), Johan Vasquez (Genova), Jesus Gallardo (Toluca), Mateo Chavez (AZ).
Midfielders: Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Orbelin Pineda (AEK Athens), Alvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis), Roberto Alvarado, Brian Gutierrez, Luis Romo (Guadalajara), Edson Alvarez (West Ham), Obed Vargas (Atletico Madrid), Gilberto Mora (Tijuana), Luis Chavez (Dynamo).
Extenders: Cesar Huerta (Anderlecht), Alexis Vega (Toluca), Julian Quinones (Al-Qadsiah), Guillermo Martinez (UNAM), Armando Gonzalez (Guadalajara), Santiago Gimenez (AC Milan), Raul Jimenez (Fulham).
Ecuador
Goalkeepers: Hernan Galindez (Huracan), Moises Ramirez (Kifisia), Gonzalo Valle (LDU Quito).
Defenders: Piero Hincapie (Arsenal), Willian Pacho (Paris St-Germain), Pervis Estupinan (AC Milan), Felix Torres (Internacional), Joel Ordonez (Club Brugge), Jackson Porozo (Tijuana), Angelo Preciado (Atletico Mineiro).
Midfielders: Moises Caicedo (Chelsea), Alan Franco (Atletico Mineiro), Kendry Paez (River Plate, on loan from Chelsea), Pedro Vite (UNAM), Jordy Alcivar (Independiente del Valle), Denil Castillo (Central Jutland), Yaimar Medina (Genk).
Extenders: Enner Valencia (Pachuca), Kevin Rodriguez (Union Saint-Gilloise), Jordy Caicedo (Huracan), Nilson Angulo (Sunderland), Anthony Valencia (Antwerp), Jeremy Arevalo (Stuttgart).
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