Ecuador Stun Germany with Thrilling Victory to Secure World Cup Knockout Stages Berth
Ecuador secured a spot in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Germany, ending a nine-match winless streak against European teams.
La Tri's prospects had looked bleak, but they responded to Germany's early goal, scored by Leroy Sane in controversial circumstances, with Nilson Angulo equalizing with a fine effort past Manuel Neuer.
The match was marked by controversy, including a penalty awarded to Germany that was overturned after a VAR review, with Sane instead penalized for a foul.
Ecuador pushed for a winner, with Enner Valencia testing Neuer before being substituted, and it was his replacement, Kevin Rodriguez, who played a part in the decisive goal.
Gonzalo Plata scored in the 77th minute, hooking a finish past Neuer after Rodriguez flicked on a corner, to seal a famous win for Ecuador.
The result prevented Germany from securing a record-equalling 12th successive victory, but they still progress as group winners, while Ecuador finishes third in Group E and tops the rankings of best third-placed sides.
La Tri's prospects had looked bleak, but they responded to Germany's early goal, scored by Leroy Sane in controversial circumstances, with Nilson Angulo equalizing with a fine effort past Manuel Neuer.
The match was marked by controversy, including a penalty awarded to Germany that was overturned after a VAR review, with Sane instead penalized for a foul.
Ecuador pushed for a winner, with Enner Valencia testing Neuer before being substituted, and it was his replacement, Kevin Rodriguez, who played a part in the decisive goal.
Gonzalo Plata scored in the 77th minute, hooking a finish past Neuer after Rodriguez flicked on a corner, to seal a famous win for Ecuador.
The result prevented Germany from securing a record-equalling 12th successive victory, but they still progress as group winners, while Ecuador finishes third in Group E and tops the rankings of best third-placed sides.
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