Mexico advanced from their FIFA World Cup knockout tie against Ecuador with a 2–0 victory, capitalising on clinical finishing despite modest underlying metrics. Playing in a 4–3–3 shape, Mexico dominated the contest territorially through Ecuador's possession-heavy 4–4–2 setup, though the hosts' 43 per cent possession and 1.05 xG suggested Ecuador created the more dangerous opportunities. Raúl Jiménez opened the scoring for Mexico, who converted their limited chances with ruthless efficiency; Ecuador managed only one shot on target from seven attempts, with their goalkeeper facing three on-target efforts but saving just one. Mexico's goalkeeper was immaculate, recording a 100 per cent save percentage and posting 0.63 goals saved above expected, while Ecuador's stopper conceded 0.86 goals above xG in a performance that underlined their attacking profligacy. Referee Slavko Vincic oversaw the contest without incident as Mexico progressed to the quarter-finals.