FIFA World Cup 2026 | 'We Had More Expectations...': Ecuador Fans Disappointed After World Cup Exit
Ecuador's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to an end after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the Round of 32. Goals from Raúl Jiménez and Julián Quiñones in the opening stages of the match gave Mexico complete control, leaving Ecuador unable to mount a response. Throughout the contest, Ecuador struggled to establish a clear game plan, with misplaced passes, ineffective attacks and a lack of cohesion proving costly. Mexico comfortably managed the match after taking an early lead, while disappointed Ecuadorian fans reflected on a campaign that ended well short of expectations.
