Ecuador

Till death do us bark: Pets serve as witnesses at Ecuador weddings

Pet owners show the symbolic marriage certificate with their pet’s “signature” after their wedding at the central civil registry office in Quito on July 7.

Guillermo Ochoa lookalikes – and one sheepdog – chase free pizza in Mexico City

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Mexico v Ecuador - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 30, 2026
Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa acknowledges fans before the match REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

Enraptured by the World Cup, countries rewrite rules for fans

Paraguayan fans celebrating during a live telecast of the 2026 FIFA World Cup football match between Germany and Paraguay in Asuncion.

Beccacece bids farewell as Ecuador coach after World Cup exit

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Mexico v Ecuador - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 30, 2026 Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece looks dejected after the match as Ecuador are eliminated from the World Cup REUTERS/Eloisa Sanchez

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre emphasises connection with fans as driving force for victory

TOPSHOT - Mexico's players celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Mexico and Ecuador at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 30, 2026. (Photo by Rodrigo Oropeza / AFP)

Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16 and end knockout hoodoo

Mexico’s Raul Jimenez scored their second goal against Ecuador.

Mexico v Ecuador World Cup game delayed by 1 hour: FIFA

The Mexico-Ecuador match has been delayed because of rain.

Jimenez and Lira return for Mexico against Ecuador

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group A - Mexico v South Korea - Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico - June 18, 2026 South Korea's Lee Jae-sung in action with Mexico's Erik Lira REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

Crackdown on time-wasting at World Cup a rousing success, says referees chief Pierluigi Collina

Miguel Almiron (left) of Paraguay reacting after receiving a red card for covering his mouth while talking to another player during the game against Turkey on June 19.

Ecuador files complaint over Mexico fans’ hotel noise before World Cup clash

Ecuador’s football federation called on authorities to take the necessary measures to protect Ecuador’s players, coaching staff and fans.

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