FIFA 2026: Ecuador Beat Germany As Both Sides Secure Spots In Knockouts
Germany lost in a comeback to Ecuador by 2-1 in their final group game of the FIFA World Cup, finishing on top of Group E and securing their spot in the knockouts. Ecuador came into the game with a point from their goalless draw against Curacao. They fought back from the edge of elimination by beating Germany, securing their place in the knockout stages on performance. The opening gpal came off a moment of brilliance from Florin Writz, whose lob pass landed rightly for Leroy Sane to volley into the net. The scoreline was levelled as Pedro Vite won the ball in a contest on the left wing and lobbed the ball over to Nilson Angulo, who drilled a 20-yard shot into the right corner. Ecuador stole the show when they scored the winning goal from a set piece. Gonzalo Plata reacted quickly to Kevin Rodriguez's cross from a corner, tapping the ball into the net from inside the six-yard box. The victory sealed Ecuador place in the knockouts, alongside Germany who lead...
