A depleted Mexico are aiming to bounce back from an emphatic defeat when they take on Ecuador back on home soil to conclude their October break.
Javier Aguirrre’s side were thumped 4–0 by a ruthless Colombia outfit last time out, with the South Americans taking full advantage of Mexico’s issues defending set-pieces and the counter-attack in Texas.
They entered Saturday’s game in a sturdy run of form, having won the Gold Cup in July before drawing with Japan and South Korea in September. Now, though, Mexico risk losing back-to-back games for the first time since June 2024.
Ecuador are already being tipped by many to be the dark horses at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which they qualified for due to their unwillingness to taste defeat. Sebastián Beccacece has been in the job since August 2024, and Ecuador have lost just one in 13 games under his stewardship.
They finished second in the CONMEBOL qualifying table for the tournament, but were second-best last time out against the United States in a 1–1 draw.
Here’s guide to Mexico vs. Ecuador.
