Ecuador defeats Germany 2-1 to advance in World Cup 2026

Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany, thanks to a late goal from Gonzalo Plata. Germany took an early lead through Leroy Sane, but Ecuador equalized with a strike from Nilson Angulo before Plata secured the win. This result ended Germany’s 11-match winning streak and marked Ecuador’s second-ever advancement to the knockout rounds.

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