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Read the full match report of Mexico vs Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Get goals, highlights, key moments, player performances and post-match analysis on OnManorama.
Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 to reach the World Cup knockout stages, with goals from Angulo and Plata securing their first advancement since 2006.
Argentina suffered a 1-0 defeat by Ecuador in the final round of South America's 2026 qualifiers on Tuesday.
The massacre highlights the escalating gang violence and drug trafficking issues plaguing Ecuador, as Mexican and Colombian cartels vie for control.
Brazil remain in fourth place with 22 points.
Angulo was involved in a traffic accident on October 7 that also resulted in the death of his former youth team teammate Roberto Cabezas.
Goalkeeper Emi Martinez made two saves for the reigning champions in the shootout following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.
Group winners Venezuela, who beat Jamaica 3-0, take on Canada in the last eight.
Victory gave Ecuador, who were beaten by Venezuela in their Group B opener, their first points of the tournament.
In other qualifiers, Paraguay drew 0-0 with Peru while Colombia claimed a 1-0 home win over Venezuela.
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