FIFA World Cup 2026: “Scenes in Mexico City!” FIFA reacts as El Tri r…

Mexico City [Mexico], July 1 (ANI): FIFA has shared a jubilant celebration video on social media of Mexico City after El Tri secured a historic FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout victory, marking their second-ever win at this stage of the tournament. piekny-pies.pl

Taking to X, FIFA shared a video capturing fans erupting in celebration following Mexico’s triumph, describing it as a “historic night" for the team and supporters.

“Scenes in Mexico City! Fans celebrate an historic night as Mexico win their second-ever @FIFAWorldCup knockout match exactly 40 years after their first," FIFA posted.

Scenes in Mexico City!

Fans celebrate an historic night as Mexico win their second-ever @FIFAWorldCup knockout match exactly 40 years after their first pic.twitter.com/RxnNahfLZt

— FIFA (@FIFAcom) July 1, 2026

Co-hosts Mexico advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a convincing 2-0 victory over Ecuador in their Round of 32 clash on Tuesday (local time), ending a long wait for a knockout-stage triumph at the tournament.

The win marked Mexico’s first FIFA World Cup knockout-stage victory since 1986 and snapped an eight-match streak of eliminations in World Cup knockout fixtures, the longest such run in the competition’s history, according to OptaJoe’s X handle.

The contest, which was delayed by an hour because of heavy rain and lightning, saw El Tri continue their unbeaten run while maintaining their impressive defensive record.

Mexico took the initiative from the outset and broke the deadlock before halftime when Julian Quinones capitalised on a defensive mistake. Raul Jimenez then doubled the advantage later in the opening half to give the hosts a comfortable cushion heading into the break.

Ecuador controlled more of the possession after the restart and attempted to mount a comeback, but Mexico’s resolute defence held firm to secure another clean sheet. Ecuador’s night worsened in stoppage time when defender Piero Hincapie received a red card.

The victory was Mexico’s fourth successive win of the tournament and extended their streak without conceding a goal, reinforcing Javier Aguirre’s side as one of the standout teams of the competition.

Mexico will next face the winner of the England-DR Congo Round of 32 encounter as they look to continue their World Cup campaign on home soil.

The match also saw teenage midfielder Gilberto Mora make history. At 17 years and 259 days old, he became the second-youngest player ever to start a FIFA World Cup knockout match, behind only Pele, who achieved the feat at 17 years and 239 days during the 1958 tournament, according to ESPN FC’s X handle.

Jimenez also etched his name into the record books. At 35 years and 56 days old, he became the oldest Mexican player to score in a FIFA World Cup knockout match and the first Mexican in his 30s to find the net in the knockout stages, according to ESPN Insights’ X handle. (ANI)

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Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue will miss the first T20I of the five-match series between England and India, which begins in Durham on Wednesday. The two pacers have been rested with workload management in mind.
Both were part of the final Test against New Zealand, which concluded on 29 June.

With a very short turnaround between the two series, the England and Wales Cricket Board has rested the two pacers, who bowled extensively during the home Test series against New Zealand, which England lost 2-1.

Captain Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell were also part of the Test squad. However, both are set to feature in the Durham T20I.

The ECB has confirmed the playing XI for the series opener. In the absence of Archer and Tongue, Luke Wood and Saqib Mahmood will lead the pace attack alongside Sam Curran. Adil Rashid, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks and Bethell make up the spin-bowling department.

The last time these two teams met, India emerged victorious in the semi-final of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

England XI: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood.

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New York [US], July 1 (ANI): France became the first team in FIFA World Cup history to score three or more goals in five consecutive matches, continuing their prolific run at the 2026 tournament.

The milestone was confirmed by FIFA in a post on X following France’s 3-0 victory over Sweden in the Round of 32.

“France have become the first team in @FIFAWorldCup history to score three or more goals in five consecutive matches," FIFA said.

Triple threat

France have become the first team in @FIFAWorldCup history to score three or more goals in five consecutive matches pic.twitter.com/aI4tF2swg9

— FIFA (@FIFAcom) July 1, 2026

A clinical double from talismanic captain Kylian Mbappe steered France to an emphatic 3-0 victory over Sweden at the New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), punching Les Bleus’ ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16.

While Sweden exits the tournament after a spirited run, France marches confidently into the round of 16, where they will lock horns with Paraguay on July 4.

Didier Deschamps, returning to the touchline after missing the final group game due to personal bereavement (following his mother’s funeral), watched his side systematically dismantle a stubborn Swedish defence.

Entering the match tied with Brazilian icon Ronaldo and legendary pre-war forward Leonidas at 8 career knockout stage goals, Mbappe’s strikes in the 45th and 74th minutes pushed his total to 10 knockout stage goals, the most by any player in the history of the competition.

Mbappe’s knack for delivering when the stakes are highest has defined his international career. His updated goal tallies paint the picture of a player performing at unprecedented efficiency. In the knockout stage, he has now scored 10 goals, bypassing Ronaldo (8) & Leonidas (8) for the record.

Mbappe’s sixth goal of the tournament drew him level with Argentina legend Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot.

The brace also took his World Cup tally to 18 goals in just 18 appearances, leaving him one shy of Messi’s all-time record of 19 goals, achieved across 29 World Cup matches. (ANI)

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Mexico City [Mexico], July 1 (ANI): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has praised the national football team after their commanding 2-0 victory over Ecuador, which secured their place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Taking to X, the President lauded the players for their passion, unity and fighting spirit, saying the team had brought “unforgettable joy" to the nation.

“They played with heart, with soul, and with pride. Today our National Team gave us an unforgettable joy and showed that we should never stop believing in Mexico," Sheinbaum wrote.

She added that the players defended the national colours with passion and helped unite millions of fans across the country in celebration.

“Thank you for defending our colors with passion and for making an entire country celebrate together. May the goal shout keep ringing out loud! Long live Mexico!" she further said.

Jugaron con el corazón, con el alma y con orgullo. Hoy nuestra Selección nos regaló una alegría inolvidable y demostró que nunca debemos dejar de creer en México. Gracias por defender nuestros colores con pasión y por hacer que todo un país celebre unido. ¡Que siga sonando…

— Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo (@Claudiashein) July 1, 2026

In another post, the Mexican President was seen celebrating as the men’s national team found the net against Ecuador. She shared the moment with a caption reading, “!Goooooooool!"

¡Goooooooool! pic.twitter.com/3RjeJZPkjG

— Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo (@Claudiashein) July 1, 2026

Mexico continued their impressive FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a dominant 2-0 victory over Ecuador in Mexico City, securing a place in the Round of 16.

Early pressure from the hosts was rewarded when Julian Quinones opened the scoring, followed by a second goal from Raul Jimenez before halftime.

Despite weather delays and Ecuador’s late resistance, Mexico controlled the match throughout, with a solid defensive display and another clean sheet for goalkeeper Raul Rangel.

Ecuador’s night worsened after Piero Hincapie was shown a late red card, as Mexico now prepare to face the winner of England vs DR Congo in the next round. (ANI)

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