Germany loses 2-1 to Ecuador in World Cup group stage match

Germany suffered a 2-1 defeat to Ecuador in their final group stage match at the FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Leroy Sané opened the scoring early for Germany, but Ecuador equalized quickly through Nilson Angulo. The match saw contentious moments, including a possible foul on the play leading to Germany's opening goal. Germany struggled with cohesion and was largely outplayed, prompting coach Julian Nagelsmann to make several substitutions, though they failed to improve the team's performance. The outcome raises questions about Germany's performance heading into the knockout rounds.

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