Ecuadorian soccer players celebrating a 2-1 win against Germany at the World Cup.
Ecuadorian soccer players celebrating a 2-1 win against Germany at the World Cup.
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Ecuador defeats Germany 2-1 and qualifies for round of 16

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Ecuador pulled off a surprise by beating Germany 2-1 on Thursday night at MetLife Stadium during the 2026 World Cup group stage.

Germany opened the scoring in the 2nd minute through Leroy Sané. Ecuador equalized in the 9th minute with a goal from Angulo and took the lead in the 77th minute from a corner finished by Plata.

The Ecuadorians thus secured their first-ever victory against Germany. They finished the group stage with enough points to reach the round of 16.

Meanwhile, Ivory Coast defeated Curaçao 2-0 and qualified for the round of 16 by finishing second in Group E behind Germany.

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Initial reactions on X express shock and excitement over Ecuador's surprise 2-1 victory against Germany in the 2026 World Cup group stage, with users highlighting it as a historic moment, praising Ecuador's comeback, and questioning Germany's performance.

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Ecuador came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in New Jersey and secure a place in the World Cup round of 32. Gonzalo Plata scored the winner in the 77th minute after goals from Leroy Sane and Nilson Angulo.

The German national team lost its final group match at the 2026 World Cup 1:2 to Ecuador. Despite the defeat, Julian Nagelsmann's side qualified as group winners for the round of 16.

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Germany's national football team defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in their second World Cup group match. Deniz Undav scored both goals for the DFB side.

Ecuador scored the opening goal against Chile in the 37th minute at Estadio Nacional in the CONMEBOL Women's Nations League. Justine Cuadra's goal came from an error by goalkeeper Tiane Endler.

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Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 at Estadio Guadalajara and solidified its position as Group A leader with six points after two matches.

Germany's national ice hockey team closed its preliminary round at the world championship in Switzerland with a 6:3 win over Great Britain. Quarterfinal entry now depends on a slip-up by Latvia.

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On June 13, 2026, Qatar earned its first-ever World Cup point by drawing 1-1 with Switzerland. Brazil also drew 1-1 with Morocco, while Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 and Australia defeated Turkey 2-0.

 

 

 

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