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Ecuador Upsets Germany 2-1, Advances to Round of 32

6/27/2026

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Summary

Ecuador Beats Germany

Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium in Rutherford, reaching the round of 32.
The match saw Leroy Sané score in second minute, Nilson Angulo equalise in ninth, and Gonzalo Plata net winner in 77th after Kevin Rodríguez’s corner.
VAR cancelled the penalty on Joel Ordóñez for fouling Kai Havertz because Sané fouled Vite.
Germany topped Group E despite the loss, and Ecuador qualified as a third-place team with four points.

Summary

Noboa Declares Holiday

President Daniel Noboa declared a national holiday on June 26 after Ecuador secured a World Cup knockout-stage spot.
He thanked the players and coach Sebastián Beccacece on X for overcoming criticism, insults and tough moments.
Beccacece warned that missing the knockout round could end his tenure.
The 2-1 win made Ecuador one of eight best third-placed teams, setting a Round of 32 opponent from Mexico or Group L.

History

Historical Context

On 8 June 1990 Cameroon stunned defending champions Argentina 1-0 in Rome, giving the Indomitable Lions their first win over a European powerhouse and prompting President Paul Biya to declare a national holiday. The victory marked the first African quarter-final appearance and forced FIFA to add an extra CAF slot for the 1994 World Cup.

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Ecuador Beats Germany

Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium in Rutherford, reaching the round of 32.
The match saw Leroy Sané score in second minute, Nilson Angulo equalise in ninth, and Gonzalo Plata net winner in 77th after Kevin Rodríguez’s corner.
VAR cancelled the penalty on Joel Ordóñez for fouling Kai Havertz because Sané fouled Vite.
Germany topped Group E despite the loss, and Ecuador qualified as a third-place team with four points.

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