Germany and Paraguay square off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 Monday. Kickoff from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, is 4:30 p.m. ET.

The 40-year wait is over. Mexicans had learned to live with defeats in the knockout stages of the World Cup. On seven occasions, El Tri fans were left heartbroken at this stage. Not anymore. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored within a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a four-decade drought in the knockout stage and progress to the round of 16.

Julian Quiñones scored Mexico's opener against Ecuador in the round of 32, notching his third goal of the tournament. See the goal highlight.

Boston Stadium is ready for the Round of 32. Follow along for live updates from Monday's Round of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay.

Sebastián Beccacece has stepped down as coach of Ecuador following World Cup elimination. The 45-year-old Argentine confirmed it after Tuesday night’s 2-0 defeat to host Mexico. “My contract has to end with the end of the World Cup.