Ecuador Advances; Mexico Out of Copa America

Mexico was eliminated from the Copa America after a 0-0 draw against Ecuador, who advanced to the quarterfinals thanks to a superior goal differential. A controversial VAR decision overturned a last-minute penalty awarded to Mexico, leading to boos from the predominantly Mexican crowd. This marks the fourth time in five Copa America appearances that Mexico has failed to progress past the group stage, casting doubt on coach Jaime Lozano's future. Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, Mexico struggled to score, netting only one goal across three group matches. Ecuador will now face defending champions Argentina in the quarterfinals. Mexico's recent performance has raised concerns about their standing in international football ahead of co-hosting the 2026 World Cup.