Ecuador defeats Germany 2-1 to advance in World Cup knockout stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Ecuador achieved a 2-1 comeback victory over Germany on June 25, securing advancement to the World Cup knockout stage. Germany initially took the lead just two minutes into the match through Leroy Sane, but Ecuador quickly responded with a goal from Nilson Angulo. Gonzalo Plata scored the decisive goal with 13 minutes remaining, extending Ecuador's World Cup journey. Germany, already qualified as Group E winners, will compete in the knockout round against another third-placed team in Foxborough next week.
- •Ecuador scored twice to overcome Germany's early goal.
- •Leroy Sane opened the scoring in the second minute.
- •Nilson Angulo equalized for Ecuador shortly after.
- •Gonzalo Plata netted the winner with 13 minutes left.
- •Germany will face another third-placed team in the knockout round.
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Ecuador has historic win over Germany. Can it keep World Cup dream alive?
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Ecuador edge Germany to squeeze into World Cup last 32
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Ecuador stun Group E winners Germany as both book knockout round berths
"Ecuador kept their World Cup campaign alive as Gonzalo Plata's winner completed a memorable come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Germany to send them through to the last 32 on Thursday.Germany will travel to Foxborough for their last-32 tie against another third-placed finisher on Monday, in their first World Cup knockout match since lifting the trophy in 2014.
"Ecuador hace produced an almighty upset to stun Germany 2-1 and subsequently qualify for the World Cup knockouts. While it is a shock result on paper, the four-time world champions merely had pride to...
"For just the second time in its history, Ecuador has advanced to the round of 32 in a men’s World Cup after it stunned Germany in a 2-1 victory.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 3:01 AMEcuador has historic win over Germany. Can it keep World Cup dream alive?
For just the second time in its history, Ecuador has advanced to the round of 32 in a men’s World Cup after it stunned Germany in a 2-1 victory.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 10:05 PMEcuador edge Germany to squeeze into World Cup last 32
Ecuador kept their World Cup campaign alive as Gonzalo Plata's winner completed a memorable come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Germany to send them through to the last 32 on Thursday.Germany will travel to Foxborough for their last-32 tie against another third-placed finisher on Monday, in their first World Cup knockout match since lifting the trophy in 2014.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 10:05 PMEcuador stun Group E winners Germany as both book knockout round berths
Ecuador hace produced an almighty upset to stun Germany 2-1 and subsequently qualify for the World Cup knockouts. While it is a shock result on paper, the four-time world champions merely had pride to...
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