- Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie was sent off during his national team's 2-0 defeat to Mexico in a last-32 match.
- Hincapie, who plays for Arsenal at club level, received an automatic red card under a new World Cup rule for covering his mouth while speaking to a Mexican player, a decision confirmed by VAR.
- This incident occurred in second-half stoppage time, with Hincapie losing his composure at the end of the match.
- Mexico secured their victory with goals from Julian Quinones in the 22nd minute and Raul Jimenez in the 31st minute.
- Mexico's win marks their first knockout match victory in 40 years, advancing them to face either England or DR Congo in the last-16.
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