Mexico has kicked off their World Cup campaign with an impressive three wins out of three, without allowing a single goal, setting a strong foundation as they head into the knockout stage. Coach Javier Aguirre's team will aim to maintain this perfect record when they face Ecuador at the Mexico City Stadium on Wednesday in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While Mexico has been a standout host nation thus far, Ecuador arrives with confidence after pulling off a remarkable 2-1 comeback win against group winners Germany in their last group match, which earned them a spot in the knockout rounds as one of the best third-placed teams. Mexico dominated the group stage, finishing atop Group A with a perfect score, having won all their matches and scored six goals while keeping clean sheets. This strong performance has fueled hopes among the home fans for a historic tournament run. El Tri began their journey with a 2-0 win against South Africa, a match that saw three players sent off, with Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez finding the net. They followed this with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Korea, and concluded the group stage with a convincing 3-0 triumph over the Czech Republic. Aguirre’s squad boasts an unbeaten streak of nine World Cup matches at their home ground, with only two losses at the venue, the latest being a qualifier against Honduras in September 2013. The electric atmosphere created by over 80,000 fans has been a crucial element in their performances. This marks Aguirre's third tenure as Mexico's head coach, adding personal significance as he has a deep connection to the venue, having played in the 1986 World Cup and managed the team during the 2002 tournament. In both instances, he led Mexico to two wins and a draw in the group stage, matching the previous best, which this current team has now exceeded.