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 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.
- •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.
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — ESTUPIÑAN'S ECUADOR STUN GERMANY, PULISIC DENIED BY THE WOODWORK
"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 ...
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