Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The 40-year wait is over. Mexicans had learned to live with defeats in the knockout stages of the World Cup. On seven occasions, El Tri fans were left heartbroken at this stage. Not anymore.

World Cup 2026: Mexico's strong start buoys 2-0 win over Ecuador to move on to Round of 16

Mexico will play one more World Cup game in Mexico City. El Tri advanced to the Round of 16 thanks to a dominant first half in a 2-0 win over Ecuador. Both goals came in the first 45 minutes as Ecuador allowed two goals in a game for the first time in two years.
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'Country Roads' unites World Cup fans with USMNT sing-along after 2-0 knockout round win

Popular John Denver song,"Take Me Home Country Roads" has become the post-match anthem for U.S. Soccer, with fans singing along throughout the World Cup stadiums.

Embolo, Ndoye score and Switzerland moves on at the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Algeria

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Switzerland finally broke through with a win in a World Cup knockout match. Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye both scored and the Swiss advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Algeria on Thursday night.

World Cup 2026: Switzerland advances to Round of 16 with 2-0 win over Algeria

It will be Switzerland in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 win over Algeria on Thursday. It's the fourth straight time the Swiss have reached the Round of 16, but they're still looking for their first quarterfinal appearance since hosting the tournament in 1954.