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Mexico forced their lead over Ecuador after finishing the first half with a two-goal advantage without reply in a match that brought them together in the 32nd round of the 2026 World Cup this Wednesday morning at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
The match saw the Mexican national team, the hosts and a number of their players set historic records in a night that could set World Cup records.
Julián Quiñones and Raul Jimenez scored a double for the Mexicans.
According to Opta network, for the first time in its history, the Mexican national team led by more than one goal in the first half of the World Cup in the 64th match.
In turn, Mr. Shipp’s tally confirmed that striker Quiñones became only the second Mexican player to score three or more goals in a World Cup match, after legend Luis Hernandez, who scored four goals in the 1998 World Cup.
Opta Network noted that Quiñones has scored four goals so far at the 2026 World Cup, with three goals and an assist, tying the record for most goals by a Mexican player in a single game at the tournament, set by Luis Hernandez in 1998.
Opta added that Quiñones also became the second Mexican player to score and score in a World Cup knockout game, after Manuel Negrete, who achieved the feat against Bulgaria at the 1986 World Cup.
On the other hand, young player Gilberto Moura grabbed the attention after he started the game at 17 years and 259 days, becoming, according to the Opta network, the second youngest player to start a game in the knockout stages in World Cup history, behind Brazilian legend Pele, who was 17 years and 239 days when he played against Valeri at 17 years and 239 days.
Mr Shepp also explained that Moura became the second youngest ever player to start matches in the knockout stages of the World Cup, ahead of notable names such as Spain’s Xavi, Holland’s De Harder, Italy’s Giuseppe Bergomi, England’s Michael Owen and Morocco’s Bilal Khanous to continue making history at the World Cup. the national team of 620 in the cup.
