Germany suffers setback after 1-2 defeat to Ecuador at World Cup

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Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Germany suffers setback after 1-2 defeat to Ecuador at World Cup
Summary

The German national team faced a disappointing 1-2 loss to Ecuador, marking their first significant setback at the World Cup. Super-sub Deniz Undav, who came off the bench, could not prevent the defeat. Coach Julian Nagelsmann's team will aim to bounce back with a match scheduled for Monday, though their next opponent remains undecided among South Korea, Scotland, Paraguay, and Sweden.

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  • Germany loses 1-2 to Ecuador in the World Cup.
  • Deniz Undav was unable to change the game's outcome as a substitute.
  • Germany's next opponent will be one of four teams: South Korea, Scotland, Paraguay, or Sweden.
  • The scheduled match for Germany is set for Monday.
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The German national team largely disappointed in the 1–2 defeat to Ecuador and had to accept its first real setback at the World Cup. This time, not even super-sub Deniz Undav could change that. In ...

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