General · 26 June 2026

Ecuador beat Germany 2-1, reach World Cup last 32

This famous comeback victory sends them into the knockout stage for only the second time ever. Gonzalo Plata scored the winning goal in the 77th minute on Thursday, securing their position among the top third-placed teams. Nilson Angulo also scored for Ecuador in their 2-1 win over Germany.

By BriefTea Editorial · 26 June 2026 at 7:03

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