Ecuador advances to World Cup knockout stage after 2-1 win over Germany

Ecuador has advanced to the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Germany 2-1. Despite initially trailing, Ecuador made a comeback to secure their place in the next round of the tournament.

The first half of the match was thrilling and competitive. Leroy Sané scored an early goal for Germany, giving his team the lead. However, Germany’s joy was short-lived.

Ecuador’s Nilson Angulo quickly responded with an equalizer, bringing the game to a 1-1 draw.

In the second half, both teams made strong efforts to score additional goals. In the 77th minute, Gonzalo Plata emerged as the hero for Ecuador by scoring a remarkable goal. This decisive goal helped Ecuador clinch the match 2-1.

With this historic victory, Ecuador, despite finishing third in Group ‘E’, has secured a spot in the Round of 32 as one of the top teams. This win is significant for Ecuador, as they overcame early pressure to make an impressive comeback.