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Mexico Ends 40-Year Knockout Curse | Oakland News
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- Jul 1, 2026
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Summary
Mexico shattered a 40-year World Cup knockout curse with a 2-0 win over Ecuador, advancing to the round of 16 for the first time since 1986. Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez—Quiñones’ third of the tournament—sparked wild celebrations, especially for fans who’ve endured seven straight knockout heartbreaks since 1994. Coach Javier Aguirre, once part of the 1986 squad, called the moment “spectacular” and deeply emotional. Quiñones, a naturalized citizen who moved to Mexico at 17, has become a key attacking force, while Jiménez extended his national team tally to 47, climbing the all-time scoring charts. Mexico now faces the winner of England vs. Congo at Azteca, where they boast a strong home record—and made history as the first CONCACAF team to beat a CONMEBOL side in knockout play. The match, delayed by an hour due to thunderstorms, was ultimately a triumph for hope, heart, and homegrown talent. 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/3a9e1b1a3727dbbc