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Germany falls to Ecuador 2-1, Nagelsmann criticizes tactical errors

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:25 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Germany falls to Ecuador 2-1, Nagelsmann criticizes tactical errors
Summary

Germany lost 2-1 to Ecuador in their latest match, with Leroy Sane scoring early for Germany. However, Nilson Angulo equalized shortly after, and Gonzalo Plata netted the winner in the 77th minute. Following the defeat, Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann expressed disappointment, stating the team made errors in positioning. Despite the loss, Germany will advance to the knockout stage and aims to learn from this match to improve.

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  • •Germany scored first with a goal from Leroy Sane after two minutes
  • •Ecuador equalized with Angulo's goal seven minutes later
  • •Plata scored the decisive goal for Ecuador in the 77th minute
  • •Nagelsmann called for improvements ahead of the knockout stage
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  • 12:25 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Tactical suicide’ – Nagelsmann laments Germany errors in Ecuador defeat
  • 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — Germany committed 'tactical suicide', says Nagelsmann
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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side, who had already qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup, had committed "tactical suicide" after Ecuador came from behind to beat the Germans 2-1 on Thursday."Unfortunately, right after scoring, we started committing tactical suicide with our positioning.

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Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann lamented his side for committing “tactical suicide” as they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Ecuador.Leroy Sane gave Germany the perfect start by netting after two minutes...

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