Both Mexico and Ecuador have endured pretty miserable Copa América campaigns so far. Two defeats from their opening couple of games have seen the latter tumble to the bottom of the group, and anything other than a victory in this match would seal their elimination. Mexico -- who have drawn both of their games -- could really do with a win, too, as a draw would leave them relying on results elsewhere to progress as one of the three best third-placed sides. That looks a tall order.
Mexico vs. Ecuador, Copa America 2015: Time, TV schedule and team news
Mexico take on Ecuador in the final round of Copa América group games on Friday, and neither side can afford to slip up.
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The good news for the neutral is that the current situation means their meeting in Rancagua on Friday should be an entertaining one. Both teams’ tournaments on the line, and sitting back and playing for the draw is unlikely to do them any good. Let’s hope for a veritable goalfest, in which the unfortunate party at least goes out in a blaze of glory.
Mexico will be looking for big performances from their two main strikers Raúl Jiménez and Matías Vuoso, who both scored in their exciting 3-3 draw with Chile last time out. They have the ability to cause big problems for a shaky Ecuador back line, and could well add to their international tallies. However, Ecuador are much better going forward than they are hanging back, and Premier League stars Jefferson Montero and Enner Valencia will have to be watched carefully by the Mexico defence.
Match Date/Time: Friday, 5 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. local
TV: beIN Sports (U.S. and Canada -- English), beIN Sports en Español, TyC Sports Internacional (U.S. -- Spanish), Premier Sports (U.K.), Azteca 7, TDN, Planeta Fútbol, Sky Mexico, Canal 5 Televisa, UnivisionTDN (Mexico), DirecTV Sports, TC Television, Gamavision (Ecuador), TyC Sports Internacional (Ecuador and Mexico)
Online
U.S.: beIN Sports Connect, FuboTV
Canada: beIN Sports Connect
United Kingdom: Premier Live
Ecuador: DirecTV Play
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