El Tri dropped points last time out and hope to get back on track in this one
For Mexico, there's work left to be done if they are to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, and that battle continues with a huge qualifier on Wednesday night against Panama. El Tri are coming off a poor draw at home to Costa Rica and they must avoid defeat in this one to stay in the top three spots, which all come with direction qualification.
How to watch and odds
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 2 | Time: 10 p.m. ET Location: Estadio Azteca -- Mexico City, Mexico TV and live stream: Paramount+ Odds: Mexico -340; Draw +340; Panama +900 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
Storylines
Mexico: The pressure is on now. They were lucky to beat Jamaica late, and they were out of sync in the scoreless home draw to Costa Rica. The time is now to turn this around and build momentum. After two cup final losses to the United States last year, the pressure is on Tata Martino. If they slip up here, there could be some serious ramifications.
Prediction
Joe Corona and Hirving Lozano score to give El Tri a big boost in their qualification efforts, putting them on the brink of punching their ticket to Qatar. Pick: Mexico 2, Panama 0
Mexico vs. Ecuador live updates & highlights
92nd min.: Eduardo Aguirre had the equalizer on his foot! 1-on-1 against the charging 'keeper and the chance is lost. It was a great through ball in behind for Aguirre.
Mexico vs. Ecuador: Lineups
Mexico coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino called up 18 players for this camp, but the call-ups do not include starters from Monterrey or Club America, which will be playing in the CONCACAF Champions League final first leg on Thursday.
How to watch Mexico vs. Ecuador
The Mexico vs. Ecuador match will be broadcast on UniMas and TUDN, which are streamed on fuboTV , available to new users for a free 7-day trial .