Raul Rangel and Mexico back line match historic 1990 Italian record

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Co-hosts Mexico made defensive history at the 2026 World Cup by securing their fourth consecutive shutout during a 2-0 Round of 32 victory over Ecuador.

Co-hosts Mexico achieved a historic defensive milestone on Tuesday night, shutting out Ecuador 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca to storm into the Round of 16.

The flawless victory means El Tri has become only the fourth nation in World Cup history to register four consecutive clean sheets from the start of a tournament, a rare defensive feat last replicated by Italy in 1990.

The formidable defensive record has been anchored by goalkeeper Raúl Rangel, who has flawlessly guarded the net against South Africa, South Korea, Czechia, and Ecuador.

Backed by a disciplined back line that restricted frustrated opponents to just six total shots on target across four games, Mexico’s impenetrable defensive unit remains completely unbreached as they eagerly await their next knockout opponent.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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