Ecuador beats Germany 2-1 to reach World Cup knockout stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:34 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Ecuador secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany in New Jersey, allowing them to advance to the knockout stages of the World Cup. Head coach Sebastian Beccacece was on the brink of losing his job after a disappointing start to the tournament, which included a goalless draw against Curacao and a loss to Ivory Coast. The win against the four-time champions marks Ecuador's second progression to the last 32 in World Cup history. Beccacece's future now appears more secure, having galvanized his team to turn their performance around under pressure.
- •Match took place on June 26, 2026.
- •Ecuador needed a win to advance after a poor start.
- •Beccacece's job security was at risk before the match.
- •Ecuador's win marks their fifth World Cup appearance.
- 12:34 AMYahoo Sports — Beccacece goes from brink to World Cup history with Ecuador
- 12:34 AMBBC Sport — Beccacece goes from brink to World Cup history with Ecuador
"Sebastian Beccacece was on the verge of losing his job as Ecuador head coach as the clock ticked down against Germany - now he has a last-32 match to look forward to.
"Sebastian Beccacece was on the verge of losing his job as Ecuador head coach as the clock ticked down against Germany - now he has a last-32 match to look forward to.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 12:34 AMBeccacece goes from brink to World Cup history with Ecuador
Sebastian Beccacece was on the verge of losing his job as Ecuador head coach as the clock ticked down against Germany - now he has a last-32 match to look forward to.
- BBC SportJun 26, 2026, 12:34 AMBeccacece goes from brink to World Cup history with Ecuador
Sebastian Beccacece was on the verge of losing his job as Ecuador head coach as the clock ticked down against Germany - now he has a last-32 match to look forward to.
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