Mexico Ends 40-Year World Cup Drought | Durham News

Mexico shattered a 40-year drought with a stunning 2-0 knockout win over Ecuador, advancing past the group stage for the first time since hosting the 1986 World Cup. Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez in the first half sparked wild celebrations, fueled by a passionate fanbase and historic significance. Coach Javier Aguirre, once a player on that 1986 squad, called the moment deeply personal after years of heartbreak. Quiñones, now tied for second in Mexico’s all-time World Cup scoring, and Jiménez, closing in on the top scorer record, delivered heroics. Mexico’s unbeaten streak stretches to 12 games, and they become the first CONCACAF team to defeat a CONMEBOL side in a World Cup knockout. The match, delayed by thunderstorms, proved resilience under pressure — a turning point for El Tri on the global stage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7385b2c056487f3e