Ecuador's La Tri will face Mexico this Tuesday at 22:00 local time in the World Cup 2026 round of 16.

The latest result for La Tri was a 2-0 win over New Zealand on 19‑Nov‑2025, and the team carries a 1‑4‑0 record in its last five matches, remaining unbeaten.

Where to watch the clash live?

In Mexico, the free broadcast airs on Canal 5 and Azteca 7, while the digital feed is on ViX Premium. In Spain, fans can tune into Movistar Plus (channel 57) or the DAZN platform, which covers the entire tournament.

For Latin America, D Sports provides channels 610 (SD), 1610 (HD) and Flow’s channel 109 (HD). The streaming service D GO requires a prior subscription but offers uninterrupted viewing.

Paramount+ also carries the D Sports signal and its variants (DSports 2, DSports +) for countries such as Ecuador, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru and Uruguay, guaranteeing full‑tournament access.

What does the match mean for La Tri?

A win against Mexico would open the path to the quarter‑finals, where they could meet teams like Argentina or Brazil, depending on the bracket. The defence, led by Pervis Estupiñán, has shown solidity in recent games, while the attack, anchored by Enner Valencia, aims to turn the unbeaten streak into decisive goals.

Coach Gustavo Alfaro has stressed the need for tactical discipline and exploiting counter‑attacks. A strong performance will also boost squad confidence ahead of the upcoming friendly with Uruguay, scheduled for late July.

What is the international schedule?

  • Eastern Time (ET): 22:00
  • Chile and Bolivia: 22:00
  • Colombia and Peru: 21:00
  • Ecuador: 21:00
  • Spain: 04:00 (next day)

Fans can adjust their clocks to the local time zone to avoid missing a minute of action. Simultaneous broadcasting across multiple channels and streaming platforms ensures audiences in Latin America and Europe have plenty of options.

What to expect from the game?

La Tri arrives with a defence that has conceded few goals in its last five matches and an attack that has found the net in three of those games. Mexico, meanwhile, seeks to reverse an uneven campaign and needs a victory to progress.

Analysts highlight the midfield battle between Carlos Gruezo and Luis Romero, which could dictate possession and create scoring chances. Additionally, Ángel Mena’s ability to break down the flanks will be crucial for unsettling the Mexican back line.

With the match available on free‑to‑air channels and streaming services, La Tri supporters have no excuse to miss this decisive World Cup 2026 showdown.