Ecuador became the latest country eliminated from the World Cup Round of 32 after a 2-0 defeat to co-host Mexico. Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raul Jiménez secured Mexico’s victory.
Earlier, France knocked out Sweden with a 3-0 win, thanks to a brace from Kylian Mbappe and a goal from Bradley Barcola. Ecuador and Sweden join Ivory Coast, Japan, Germany, South Africa, and the Netherlands in exiting the tournament at the Round of 32 stage.
Key Points:
Mexico’s victory keeps their knockout stage hopes alive on home soil.
France’s dominant performance reinforces their status as tournament favourites.
Germany’s early exit continues a trend of European powerhouses struggling in this World Cup.
Seven countries have now been eliminated, narrowing the field for the Round of 16.
The tournament is now moving toward its decisive knockout phase.
The Round of 16 matchups are taking shape. Eliminated teams will now head home while the remaining nations continue their pursuit of the World Cup.
