On Sunday at State Farm Stadium, Mexico and Ecuador will meet in a crucial Group B match of the Copa América with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake.
Ecuador enters the game with three points and in second place in the group, having defeated Jamaica 3-1 but lost to Venezuela. They also have a slight advantage on goal difference.
Mexico, for its part, lost 1-0 to Venezuela and also beat the Jamaicans. That goal difference disadvantage means they must win if they want to stay alive in the tournament.
Coach Jaime Lozano knows it’s a life-or-death situation, but he’s confident his team can get the job done.
“We have 90 minutes [left] “No one gets off this ship and we are going to achieve it,” said Lozano after the defeat against Venezuela. “We’re going to make it, I’m sure of that.”
Despite its recent struggles, Mexico has a solid record against Ecuador in Copa América tournaments, winning four of five matchups. However, their recent performance against CONMEBOL teams has been difficult, losing six of their last seven games.
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Live broadcast of Mexico vs. Ecuador, TV channel
| television channel | Transmission | |
| USA | FOX, TUDN USA, Univision | FuboFox Sports App/Website, TUDN App/Website, Univision Now, ViX |
| Canada | TSN4, TSN5 | TSN+, RDS application |
| United Kingdom | Sports Premier 1 | Premier Sports app |
| Australia | — | optus sport |
USA: Mexico vs. Ecuador from State Farm Stadium will be televised in the United States on Fox Sports, with broadcast in Spanish through TUDN USA and Univision. Those channels are available to stream on Fubothat offer a FREE seven-day trial. ViX also offers a Spanish-language broadcast.
Canada: This match will be broadcast on TSN and CTV for English speakers, while RDS will provide coverage in French.
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What time is the Mexico vs Ecuador match?
This Copa América 2024 match begins at State Farm Stadium on June 30 at 6 pm local time in Glendale, ArizonaHere’s how that time translates across all North American time zones:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Sunday June 30 | 8:00 pm |
| core time | Sun, June 30 | 7:00 pm |
| mountain time | Sun, June 30 | 6:00 pm |
| Pacific Time | Sun, June. 30 | 5:00 pm |
| State of Alaska | Sunday, June 30th | 16:00 |
| Hawaii ST | Sunday, June 30th | 2:00 pm |
Mexico vs Ecuador lineups and team news
Mexico faces Ecuador without captain Edson Alvarez, who has been out for the remainder of the tournament due to a hamstring injury suffered against Jamaica. Luis Romo He will probably continue as a holding midfielder alongside Luis Chavez in the absence of Alvarez.
In the match against Venezuela, three newcomers — Cesar Huerta, Israel Reyes and Alexis Vega – made their Copa America debut as substitutes, adding depth to the Mexican team. They could play a role again.
Mexico’s projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): González (GK) — Sánchez, Montes, Vásquez, Arteaga — Romo, Chávez — Antuna, Pineda, Quiñones — Giménez.
Injured: Edson Alvarez
Suspended: None
Meanwhile, Ecuador anticipates the return of Enner Valencia after his suspension for a red card in the opening match against Venezuela. Kevin Rodriguez led the attack in their match against Jamaica, but is likely to be left on the bench with Kendry Paez willing to keep his place.
Alan Minda He could also be back in action after scoring a goal on his international debut from the bench last time out.
Ecuador Projected Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1): Domínguez (GK) – Preciado, Torres, Pacho, Hincapie – Franco, Caicedo – Yeboah, Páez, Sarmiento – Valencia.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Mexico vs Ecuador Prediction
- Score prediction: Mexico 1-2 Ecuador
Mexico’s struggles in front of goal could prove costly against a disciplined team like Ecuador. Despite creating opportunities, El Tri has been unable to convert, which could continue to haunt them.
With the return of Enner Valencia and a cohesive strategy under Félix Sánchez, Ecuador has the potential to exploit Mexico’s defensive vulnerabilities.
