Frank Christian
State Farm Stadium hosts the crucial Copa America Group B match between Mexico and Ecuador. The outcome will determine which team advances to the quarterfinals.
Both teams have gathered three points from their initial two matches, with Ecuador holding a superior goal difference over Mexico. A draw favors Ecuador, while Mexico needs a victory to progress.
Coach Jaime Lozano expressed confidence in his team’s ability to secure a spot in the next stage despite their recent loss to Venezuela.
Stay tuned as The Sporting News provides live coverage, score updates, and insights during Mexico vs. Ecuador.
Live Score: Mexico vs. Ecuador
| 1st Half | Goal Scorers | |
| Mexico | — | |
| Ecuador | — |
Venue: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Referee: Mario Escobar (GUA)
Predicted Lineups:
Mexico (4-2-3-1, right to left): 1. Gonzalez (GK) — 2. Sanchez, 3. Montes, 5. Vasquez, 6. Arteaga — 7. Romo, 24. Chavez — 15. Antuna, 17. Pineda, 9. Quinones — 11. Gimenez.
Ecuador (4-2-3-1, right to left): 22. Dominguez (GK) — 17. Preciado, 2. Torres, 6. Pacho, 3. Hincapie — 21. Franco, 23. Caicedo — 9. Yeboah, 10. Paez, 16. Sarmiento — 13. Valencia.
Mexico vs. Ecuador: Match Insights
Two Hours Before Kickoff: The upcoming match will determine the team advancing to the quarterfinals. A win secures a spot, while a loss results in elimination. In the event of a draw, Ecuador will progress.
Llegamos
¡Vamos por el entrenamiento antes de enfrentar a Ecuador !
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— Selección Nacional (@miseleccionmx)
June 29, 2024
Kickoff Time for Mexico vs. Ecuador
The match commences at 6 p.m. local time on June 30 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Here are the corresponding kickoff times across North America:
| Date | Kickoff Time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, June. 30 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, June. 30 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, June. 30 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, June. 30 | 5:00 p.m. |
| Alaska ST | Sun, June. 30 | 4:00 p.m. |
| Hawaii ST | Sun, June. 30 | 2:00 p.m. |
Group B Standings
| Pos. | Team | GP | W-D-L | Goals | Goals against | Points |
| 1. | Venezuela (Q) | 2 | 2-0-0 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 2. | Ecuador | 2 | 1-0-1 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 3. | Mexico | 2 | 1-0-1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 4. | Jamaica | 2 | 0-0-2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Lineups, Team News, and Starting 11
Mexico will be without captain Edson Alvarez due to a hamstring injury suffered in the previous match. Luis Romo is expected to fill Alvarez’s position in midfield.
During their match against Venezuela, three new players – Cesar Huerta, Israel Reyes, and Alexis Vega, made their Copa America debut, adding depth to Mexico’s squad.
Mexico predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Gonzalez (GK) — Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Arteaga — Romo, Chavez — Antuna, Pineda, Quinones — Gimenez.
On the Ecuadorian side, Enner Valencia is set to return post-suspension, and Kevin Rodriguez might be replaced by Kendry Paez in the starting lineup.
Alan Minda may also feature after scoring on his international debut off the bench in the last game.
Ecuador predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Dominguez (GK) — Preciado, Torres, Pacho, Hincapie — Franco, Caicedo — Yeboah, Paez, Sarmiento — Valencia.
Live Stream Details and TV Channel
| TV Channel | Streaming | |
| USA | FOX, TUDN USA, Univision | Fubo, Fox Sports app/website, TUDN app/website, Univision Now, ViX |
| Canada | TSN4, TSN5 | TSN+, RDS app |
| UK | Premier Sports 1 | Premier Sports App |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
USA: Catch Mexico vs. Ecuador on Fox Sports in the United States with Spanish broadcast available on TUDN USA and Univision. These channels can be streamed via Fubo with a free seven-day trial. Spanish coverage is also accessible through ViX.
Canada: The match will air on TSN and RDS.
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