Mexico have maximised home ground advantage so far as their three wins have been achieved without conceding, having last done so when they hosted the 1986 edition.

Javier Aguirre's side were unstoppable in Group A, registering impressive wins against South Africa (2-0), Korea Republic (1-0) and Czechia (3-0).

Julian Quinones already has two goals to his name while Mateo Chavez is another player who has impressed.

While Javier Aguirre's Mexico will be confident of their chances, they will be wary of their track record - having only once advanced past the first knockout stage hurdle in their nine previous appearances.

They will face an Ecuador side whose confidence will be sky high after edging four-time champions Germany 2-1 to book their knockout stage spot.

Staring at an early exit after Leroy Sane had put Germany ahead, the South American side roared back through goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata.

While Mexico will be the obvious favourites, Sebastian Beccacece’s side have impressed with their aggressive style of play - something which the co-hosts did not have to worry about in their group stage matches.

Appearing in the knockout stage for only the second time, Ecuador will be hoping to fare much better, with their previous foray ending in a 1-0 defeat to England in the Round of 16 of the 2006 edition.

Mexico v Ecuador
Venue: Mexico City Stadium (Ciudad de Mexico)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 19:00 (UTC-6)

Photos: AFP