​Editor’s note: Follow our live World Cup updates for every game Tuesday. MEXICO CITY – Y si si? That has become the rallying cry for Mexican fans, growing louder as El Tri cruised through a perfect group stage. The phrase, meaning “And if so?” underscores their belief that the 40-year knockout drought could end on home soil. Since their last knockout win against Bulgaria on June 15, 1986, Mexico has chased the breakthrough, and with homefield advantage back in play, they have a genuine chance to end the skid on Tuesday. But the path won’t be easy.
Ecuador arrives with talent and tactical savvy that many believed would carry them higher than third in Group E. They typically know how to play in altitude, thanks to their training base at Quinto, but manager Sebastián Beccacece admitted that this advantage has been mitigated by most of their time recently spent at a World Cup camp in Columbus, Ohio. That said, La Tri showed they can rise to the moment, as they did against Germany in their final group game, keeping their World Cup hopes alive. They pose a stiff challenge for Mexico, though one that El Tri can still overcome.
Here’s what you need to know about tonight’s round of 32 clash between Mexico and Ecuador, including the kickoff time: Start time is 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 30. The match will be shown on Fox and Telemundo (Spanish), with streaming options on Fubo, Peacock (in Spanish), and the Fox One App. Fox will broadcast the game in English and Telemundo in Spanish. The Fox One App will also carry the match. The venue is Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where El Tri will seek their first knockout-stage win since 1986. Mexico has never lost a knockout game at Estadio Azteca, lending historic weight to the night. This story originally appeared on USA TODAY, providing details on kickoff and viewing options for Mexico’s World Cup round of 32 matchup against Ecuador.