World Cup 2026: El Tri meets La Tri as Mexico faces dark horse Ecuador

The 2026 World Cup knockout stage features Ecuador as a dangerous dark horse with enough firepower to defeat any contender. After achieving a stirring comeback victory against Germany, Ecuador is set to face Mexico, which currently holds an undefeated World Cup record. This clash between the two teams highlights Ecuador's potential to disrupt the tournament's favorites as they progress through the competition's high-stakes elimination rounds with significant momentum and offensive capability.