The Ecuadorian national team was preparing to face Mexico in the 2026 World Cup, but an electrical storm has delayed the match. The game was scheduled to start at 3:00 Spanish time, but it has now been postponed until further notice.
What happened?
The electrical storm is a common phenomenon in the region and had already caused delays in other tournament matches. The match between France and Iraq was delayed for over two hours due to a similar storm.
What does it mean for Ecuador?
The delay of the match may affect the strategy of the Ecuadorian national team, which is seeking its first win in the tournament. The Ecuadorian team comes from a streak of five games without defeats, with a record of 1W-4D-0L.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | Ecuador - New Zealand | 2-0 |
What's next?
The match between Mexico and Ecuador will resume one hour later than scheduled, at 4:00 Spanish time. The Ecuadorian national team is looking to take advantage of this opportunity to score its first points in the tournament.
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