2026 World Cup Preparations: Ecuador and Mexico Face Off in Friendly Match
Ecuador and Mexico faced off in a friendly match as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, with Jordy Alcivar scoring for Ecuador on a penalty kick in the first half, while German Berterame opened the scoring for Mexico in the third minute. Mexico, who will co-host the next World Cup with Canada and the United States, continued their winless streak to four matches, with their last victory coming in the Gold Cup final on July 6. Ecuador, who finished second in South America's qualifying campaign, also drew 1-1 against the U.S. in their previous match.
Both teams showed promise in the friendly match, with Ecuador's Alcivar and Mexico's Berterame finding the back of the net. Mexico will look to break their winless streak when they face Uruguay in November, while Ecuador will continue their preparations for the World Cup. The match served as a valuable opportunity for both teams to test their skills and tactics ahead of the prestigious tournament.