Ecuador edges Germany in World Cup group stage match

Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 in a Group E match on June 25, 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium. After Germany's Leroy Sane opened the scoring in the second minute, Ecuador equalized just seven minutes later through a goal from Gonzalo Plata, who later netted the winner in the 77th minute from a corner kick. With this victory, Ecuador secures a place in the knockout stage. Meanwhile, Germany had already clinched the group top position prior to this match. In other matches, Ivory Coast triumphed over Curacao 2-0, and the Netherlands won against Tunisia 3-1, with both Japan and Sweden advancing after a 1-1 draw. The group stage continues with six matches scheduled today as teams vie for qualification.

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