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Ecuador Upsets Germany 2-1, Ends 11-Game Streak

6/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium, ending Germany’s 11-match World Cup winning streak.
The win advanced Ecuador as a third-place qualifier to the round of 32.
Germany had already secured first place in Group E while rotating its squad for the match.
Defender Nico Schlotterbeck suffered a medial ankle ligament injury in the group stage.
He will miss the remainder of the tournament.

History

Historical Context

In 2002 Senegal debuted at the FIFA World Cup and stunned defending champions France with a 1-0 win. The triumph advanced the Lions of Teranga from Group A into the quarter-finals, making them only the second African side after Cameroon in 1990 to reach that stage. The shock reshaped expectations for debutants in later tournaments.

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Story summary

Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium, ending Germany’s 11-match World Cup winning streak.
The win advanced Ecuador as a third-place qualifier to the round of 32.
Germany had already secured first place in Group E while rotating its squad for the match.
Defender Nico Schlotterbeck suffered a medial ankle ligament injury in the group stage.
He will miss the remainder of the tournament.

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