Germany suffers 2-1 defeat to Ecuador at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 10:07 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Germany lost 2-1 to Ecuador in their final World Cup group-stage match at East Rutherford on June 25. Despite taking an early lead through Leroy Sané, Germany was unable to maintain their advantage, allowing Ecuador to score twice. The result ended Germany's 11-match winning streak but they still advance to the round of 32 as Group E winners. Player ratings for Germany reflect a lackluster performance, with Florian Wirtz earning Man of the Match honors for his assist and overall contribution.
- •Germany led 1-0 before conceding two goals.
- •The match occurred on June 25 in East Rutherford.
- •Germany's winning streak now ends at 11 games.
- •Florian Wirtz was Germany's standout player with an assist.
- •Germany still qualifies for the next round as group winners.
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — Germany vs. Paraguay preview: Team news and predicted lineups
- 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Three things learned as Germany fell to a 2-1 defeat against Ecuador
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Germany player ratings vs Ecuador: Lacklustre display as winning run ends
"Germany's 11-match winning streak came to a disappointing end as they surrendered a one-goal lead to suffer a 2-1 defeat in their final Group E fixture against Ecuador. However, the result mattered l...
"Despite taking an early 1-0 lead, Germany fell to a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Ecuador in their final World Cup group-stage match at East Rutherford on Thursday.The result brought Germany’s 11-game...
"Germany’s 2-1 defeat to Ecuador was their biggest setback of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far. After convincing wins over Curaçao and Ivory Coast, Julian Nagelsmann’s side were exposed by an Ecuado...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 10:59 PMGermany vs. Paraguay preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Germany's 11-match winning streak came to a disappointing end as they surrendered a one-goal lead to suffer a 2-1 defeat in their final Group E fixture against Ecuador. However, the result mattered l...
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 8:15 AMThree things learned as Germany fell to a 2-1 defeat against Ecuador
Germany’s 2-1 defeat to Ecuador was their biggest setback of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far. After convincing wins over Curaçao and Ivory Coast, Julian Nagelsmann’s side were exposed by an Ecuado...
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 10:07 PMGermany player ratings vs Ecuador: Lacklustre display as winning run ends
Despite taking an early 1-0 lead, Germany fell to a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Ecuador in their final World Cup group-stage match at East Rutherford on Thursday.The result brought Germany’s 11-game...
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