Ecuador rallies to defeat Germany 2-1 in World Cup match

In a pivotal World Cup match at MetLife Stadium on June 25, 2026, Ecuador staged a comeback to defeat Germany 2-1. Germany's Leroy Sane opened the scoring just 109 seconds into the match, but Ecuador equalized through Nilson Angulo in the ninth minute. Gonzalo Plata scored the decisive goal in the 77th minute, helping Ecuador advance to the knockout stages as one of the best third-placed teams. Scotland's chances of progressing were diminished by Ecuador's victory, leaving them vulnerable to falling to the lowest third-place position in their group.