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Mexico vs. Ecuador – a high-stakes Round of 32 showdown fueled by rivalries, political undertones, viral TikToks and growing tension on and off the field.

One family of super-fans are rooting for both Mexico and Ecuador ahead of today’s match. Annette Arreola reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on June 30, 2026.

It looked like it was heading for an emotional goalless draw, but in the 90th minute Côte d’Ivoire found the decisive spark. The man who delivered the first win for an African team at this World Cup was former Atalanta player Amad Diallo,

Ecuador files complaint after Mexico fans disrupt team’s hotel ahead of World Cup match - This tactic, known as a ‘team hotel serenade,’ is a deeply ingrained yet polarizing tradition in Latin America