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Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador to advance in World Cup

Mexico lost seven consecutive times at that same stage from 1994 to 2018 and didn't advance past the group stage in 2022. Now, the 40-year wait is over.

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Mexico lost seven consecutive times at that same stage from 1994 to 2018 and didn't advance past the group stage in 2022. MEXICO CITYThe 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. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored within a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a four-decade drought in the knockout stage and progress to the round of 16. Quiñones opened the scoring in the 22nd minute and Jiménez added a goal in the 31st for the Mexicans, who had not won a knockout-stage match since defeating Bulgaria in the round of 16 when they hosted the tournament in 1986. Mexico coach Javier Aguirre was one of the starting midfielders in that '86 team. "It means a lot to me because I am one of those who could not progress in the knockout stage," Aguirre said.

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From the storyMEXICO CITY — The 40-year wait is over mexicans had learned to live with defeats in the knockout stages of the World Cup.

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From the storyOn seven occasions, El Tri fans were left heartbroken at this stage.

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From the storyJulián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored within a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a four-decade drought in the knockout stage and progress to the round of 16.

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From the storyQuiñones opened the scoring in the 22nd minute and Jiménez added a goal in the 31st for the Mexicans, who had not won a knockout-stage match since defeating Bulgaria in the round of 16 when they hosted the tournament in 1986.

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From the storyQuiñones opened the scoring in the 22nd minute and Jiménez added a goal in the 31st for the Mexicans, who had not won a knockout-stage match since defeating Bulgaria in the round of 16 when they hosted the tournament in 1986.

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