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Germany loses 2-1 to Ecuador in final group stage match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 10:21 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Germany loses 2-1 to Ecuador in final group stage match

Summary

The German national team faced a surprising defeat to Ecuador, losing 2-1 in their last group stage match on June 25. Although Germany had already secured their position as group winners, the performance was described as largely poor. Captain Joshua Kimmich acknowledged the loss was deserved, citing issues with turnovers and conceding goals. He emphasized the need for improvement in their upcoming matches, though their next opponent remains unconfirmed.

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By the Numbers

•Germany confirmed as group winners before the match
•Ecuador secured a pivotal victory against Germany
•Joshua Kimmich admits the defeat was deserved
•Germany needs to reduce turnovers in future games
•Next opponent for Germany remains unidentified

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10:21 PMYahoo Sports — 🎙️ Deserved defeat: Germany star reacts to Ecuador humiliation

What they're saying

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This end to the group stage was very different from what the German national team had imagined: The DFB side, already confirmed as group winners, lost 1-2 to Ecuador and delivered a largely poor perfo...
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