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Ecuador rallies to beat Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:40 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Ecuador rallies to beat Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium

Summary

Ecuador came from behind to defeat Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium on June 26, securing a spot in the Round of 32. Germany initially took the lead with a goal from Leroy Sané in the second minute. Ecuador equalized shortly after with a strike from Angulo. Gonzalo Plata scored the winning goal in the 78th minute. Pervis Estupiñan contributed to the victory after coming on in the 71st minute. Concurrently, the USMNT faced a 3-2 defeat to Türkiye but had already clinched the top position in Group D, with Christian Pulisic returning from injury and hitting the post upon his substitution.

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By the Numbers

•Ecuador overturns a 1-0 deficit to win 2-1 against Germany.
•Sané scored for Germany in the second minute.
•Angulo equalized for Ecuador shortly after.
•Gonzalo Plata netted the winner in the 78th minute.
•USMNT prepares for knockout stage after loss to Türkiye.

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What they're saying

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Ecuador, with Pervis Estupiñan involved in the closing stages, produced a historic comeback at MetLife Stadium, overturning an early deficit to beat Germany 2-1 and secure a place in the Round of 32 ...
— Yahoo Sports

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