MEXICO CITY (AP) — The match between Mexico and Ecuador for the round of 32 of the World Cup was delayed and will start one hour after the original scheduled time on Tuesday night due to a thunderstorm over the Mexico City Stadium area.

Mexico and Ecuador's World Cup round of 32 game will start late after lightning in Mexico City. Here are live updates on delay and new start time.

Mexico are flying high after a perfect group stage, and as a reward get to host Ecuador at the iconic Stadium Azteca in Mexico City

Mexico v Ecuador - kick-off delayed due to severe weather. We'll start off with some housekeeping. Even though the warm-ups haven't begun, the teamsheets for tonight's game are in

Mexico looks to advance to the Round of 16 at the World Cup when it faces Ecuador on Tuesday in Mexico City at 6 p.m. PDT (Fox, Telemundo).

Mexico begins its knockout stage run with a round of 32 match against Ecuador at Estadio Azteca. Here is their starting XI.

Follow live updates as co-hosts Mexico bid to book their spot in the last 16 against Ecuador at Estadio Azteca.

Follow Mexico vs. Ecuador live at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Real-time score updates, key plays, and match analysis as it happens.

The co-hosts look to maintain their strong start to the tournament as they face La Tricolor at Mexico City Stadium.

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Mexican fans allegedly kept Ecuador's team awake all night before their World Cup round of 32 match, prompting a formal fair play complaint.