Mexico City skyline at sunset — Estadio Azteca hosts the World Cup 2026 opening match
Round of 32 · Match 79 · Jun 30, 2026

Mexico VS Ecuador

Date
Kickoff
01:00 UTC (next day)
Venue
Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte
City
Mexico City
Stage
Round of 32
Stage
R32
Date
Capacity
87K
Roof
Open

Kickoff in your time zone

Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.

Eastern (NYC)
Tue, Jun 30, 9:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00 PM
Mexico City
Tue, Jun 30, 7:00 PM
London (UK)
Wed, Jul 1, 2:00 AM

The teams

🇲🇽
Group A · Pot 1
FIFA rank#14
CoachJavier Aguirre
CaptainEdson Álvarez
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishQuarter-final
🇪🇨
Group E · Pot 2
FIFA rank#23
CoachSebastián Beccacece
CaptainÉnner Valencia
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishRound of 16

Venue: Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte

FIFA tournament name Mexico City Stadium — capacity 87,000, open-air. The match is hosted in Mexico City.

Transit on match day
Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña, then Tren Ligero (light rail) to Estadio Azteca; ~45 min from Centro Histórico
Climate (June 2026)
Mild rainy season — 14-23°C at 2,240m altitude, afternoon showers
Airports
Mexico City International (MEX) · Felipe Ángeles (NLU)
Where to stay
Roma Norte, Condesa, Polanco

Full travel guide: Mexico City World Cup 2026 host city →

Other matches on

2 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.

R32 17:00 UTC · Dallas Stadium
Ivory Coast vs Norway
R32 21:00 UTC · New York New Jersey Stadium
France vs Sweden

Other matches at Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte

4 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.

Group A Jun 11 · 19:00 UTC
Mexico vs South Africa
Group K Jun 17 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Uzbekistan vs Colombia
Group A Jun 24 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Czech Republic vs Mexico
R16 Jul 5 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Mexico vs England

Mexico vs Ecuador — FAQ

When is Mexico vs Ecuador kicking off?
June 30, 2026 at 01:00 UTC (next day) (Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte local time depends on the city).
Where is Mexico vs Ecuador being played?
Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte (FIFA tournament name: Mexico City Stadium) in Mexico City. Capacity 87,000, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Single-leg knockout — extra time and penalties decide if level after 90 minutes.
Where can I watch Mexico's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. TUDN · Azteca is the primary broadcaster in Mexico.
How do I get to Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte on match day?
Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña, then Tren Ligero (light rail) to Estadio Azteca; ~45 min from Centro Histórico
What happens if Mexico vs Ecuador is level after 90 minutes?
Two 15-minute periods of extra time, then a penalty shoot-out if still level.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Tue, Jun 30, 9:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Tue, Jun 30, 6:00 PM · Mexico City: Tue, Jun 30, 7:00 PM · London (UK): Wed, Jul 1, 2:00 AM