The Ecuador national team faces Mexico in the Azteca stadium. Agustín Delgado, former striker of the national team, analyzes the altitude factor and its impact on the team.

What is the Azteca factor?

The Azteca stadium has an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level. Agustín Delgado considers that the altitude will not be a determining problem for the team.

Why is the Azteca factor important?

The altitude of Mexico City is not like that of Quito, where it is 2,800 meters. Delgado believes that the adaptation will be easier for the team.

What is the context of the duel?

Mexico arrives at the duel with nine points out of nine possible in the group stage. Ecuador, on the other hand, arrived at the duel by the narrowest of margins, with a goal from Gonzalo Plata in the last minute.

DateMatchResult
2025-11-19Ecuador vs. New Zealand2-0

The Ecuador national team seeks to overcome the first round of direct elimination. The duel against Mexico will be this Tuesday, June 30 at the Azteca stadium.

The team's recent form has been strong, with a record of 1W-4D-0L in their last 5 matches, and they are unbeaten in their last 5 matches.