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Why Mexico v Ecuador World Cup game is delayed

• Mexico v Ecuador World Cup 2026 round of 32 match was delayed by an hour after a thunderstorm hit the Mexico City Stadium area.
• The storm began about two hours before kickoff at Estadio Azteca.
• The two teams have yet to warm up to prepare for the match.
• The game was scheduled for 9 p.m. ET, and now kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET.
• Mexico is aiming to reach the round of 16 and match its best-ever World Cup runs (quarterfinals in 1970 and 1986).