On Sunday at State Farm Stadium, Mexico and Ecuador will clash in a crucial Copa America Group B match with a spot in the quarterfinals up for grabs.
Ecuador enters the game with three points and in second spot in the pool, having defeated Jamaica 3-1 but lost to Venezuela. They also hold a slight goal difference advantage.
Mexico, on the other hand, lost 1-0 to Venezuela and also beat the Jamaicans. That goal difference disadvantage means they must win if they are to stay alive in the tournament.
Coach Jaime Lozano knows it is a do-or-die situation, but is confident his side can get the job done.
"We have 90 minutes [left] and no one is getting off this ship and we will make it," said Lozano after the Venezuela defeat. "We're going to make it, of that I'm sure."
Despite their recent struggles, Mexico has a solid historical record against Ecuador in Copa America tournaments, winning four out of five meetings. However, their recent form against CONMEBOL teams has been challenging, losing six of their last seven encounters.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch the action on TV, online and via live stream.
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Mexico vs. Ecuador live stream, TV channel
| TV channel | Streaming |
| USA | FOX, TUDN USA, Univision | Fubo , Fox Sports app/website, TUDN app/website, Univision Now, ViX |
| Canada | TSN4, TSN5 | TSN+, RDS app |
| UK | Premier Sports 1 | Premier Sports App |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
USA: Mexico vs. Ecuador from the State Farm Stadium will be televised in the United States on Fox Sports, with a Spanish-language broadcast via TUDN USA and Univision. Those channels are available to stream on Fubo , who are offering a FREE seven-day trial . ViX is also providing a Spanish-language stream.
Canada: This match will be shown on TSN and CTV for English speakers while RDS provide French-language coverage.
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What time is Mexico vs. Ecuador kickoff?
This Copa America 2024 match kicks off from State Farm Stadium on June 30 at 6 p.m. local time in Glendale, Arizona . Here's how that time translates across all of the time zones in North America:
| Date | Kickoff time |
| Eastern Time | Sun, June. 30 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, June. 30 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, June. 30 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, June. 30 | 5:00 p.m. |
| Alaska ST | Sun, June. 30 | 4:00 p.m. |
| Hawaii ST | Sun, June. 30 | 2:00 p.m. |
Mexico vs. Ecuador lineups, team news
Mexico faces Ecuador without captain Edson Alvarez, who has been sidelined for the rest of the tournament due to a hamstring injury sustained against Jamaica. Luis Romo will likely continue as a holding midfielder alongside Luis Chavez in Alvarez's absence.
In the match against Venezuela, three newcomers — Cesar Huerta, Israel Reyes, and Alexis Vega — made their Copa America debuts as substitutes, adding depth to the Mexican squad. They could play some part again.
Mexico projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Gonzalez (GK) — Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Arteaga — Romo, Chavez — Antuna, Pineda, Quinones — Gimenez.
Injured: Edson Alvarez
Suspended: None
Meanwhile, Ecuador anticipates the return of Enner Valencia after his suspension following a red card in the opening match against Venezuela. Kevin Rodriguez led the attack in their match against Jamaica but is likely to be dropped to the bench with Kendry Paez set to keep his place.
Alan Minda could also be involved again after an international debut goal from the bench last time out.
Ecuador projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Dominguez (GK) — Preciado, Torres, Pacho, Hincapie — Franco, Caicedo — Yeboah, Paez, 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 Ecuador team. Despite creating chances, El Tri has been unable to convert, which may continue to haunt them.
With Enner Valencia returning and a cohesive strategy under Felix Sanchez, Ecuador has the potential to exploit Mexico's defensive vulnerabilities.
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