Overview

• Kickoff is Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. local in Guadalajara, with coverage in Mexico on TUDN, Canal 5, Azteca Deportes and ViX.
• Reports indicate the federation will keep Aguirre through the 2026 World Cup, even as high-profile commentators intensify criticism of his tenure.
• Mexico will be without Edson Álvarez and Raúl Jiménez due to injuries, while Hirving Lozano returns and midfield auditions continue around Marcel Ruiz.
• Ecuador arrives off a 1-1 draw with the United States and features Enner Valencia, Willian Pacho and Pervis Estupiñán, though Piero Hincapié, Moisés Caicedo and Gonzalo Plata are out for this window.
• The match at a 2026 World Cup venue comes with Mexico seeking a course correction against CONMEBOL opposition after a recent run that includes seven losses in nine such meetings.