García Aspe: Altitude Edge for Mexico vs Ecuador in Round‑16

Mexico finished the group stage with three wins, conceding no goals, and retains the home‑field edge. Ecuador earned a dramatic third‑place berth in South America, boasting a defense that allowed only five goals in twelve qualifiers.

García Aspe warned that Mexico’s high altitude could give the hosts a physical edge, making the encounter challenging for the visitors. Nonetheless, the Mexican side enters as the clear favorite.