Ecuador Stuns Germany 2-1 on Final Group Matchday
June 28, 2026 · By yayscore Newsroom
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Ecuador secured a sensational 2-1 victory over Germany in their final group stage match, knocking out the European giants.
Ecuador delivered a significant upset in their final Group Stage match, defeating Germany 2-1 and ending their World Cup campaign. Germany, who had accumulated two wins from their previous matches, started brightly but ultimately succumbed to a determined Ecuadorian side that needed a result after a loss and a draw in their earlier games.
The game exploded into action immediately, with Leroy Sane putting Germany ahead in the 2nd minute, assisted by Florian Wirtz. However, Ecuador responded swiftly, as Neil Angulo equalised in the 9th minute with an assist from Patrick Vite. Germany suffered a setback with a yellow card to Aleksandar Pavlović in the 44th minute, which led to his substitution at halftime. Both teams were locked at 1-1 at the break.
The turning point came in the second half when Gonzalo Plata scored for Ecuador in the 77th minute, assisted by Kevin Rodriguez, to give them a crucial lead. Despite Germany making multiple substitutions in an attempt to salvage the match, including introducing Kai Havertz and Joshua Kimmich, they could not find an equalizer. Germany even had a goal disallowed in the 47th minute, further frustrating their efforts.
This result is a massive blow for Germany, who exit the World Cup at the group stage despite their strong start to the tournament. For Ecuador, this victory, following their 0-1 loss to Ivory Coast and 0-0 draw with Curaçao, represents a dramatic turnaround and advances them unexpectedly, highlighting the unpredictable nature of tournament football.