Ecuador beats Germany 2-1 in World Cup group stage, advances from third place

Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 in a World Cup group-stage match, with goals from Nilson Angulo (9th minute) and Gonzalo Plata (77th), securing advancement from third place in the group, according to journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12).

Ecuador secured a 2-1 victory over Germany in a World Cup group-stage match early Friday, with Nilson Angolo stunning the Germans in the 9th minute and Gonzalo Plata sealing the result in the 77th, as reported by N12 journalist Ben Goldfriend. Despite the loss, Germany still advanced from first place in the group. Ecuador celebrated advancing from third place, thrilling fans in the stadium and back home. The match was part of the 2026 World Cup group stage.

3 developments

1. 3 hours ago · 01:11 · 26 JunLatest

   Germany finishes first in group; Ivory Coast advances after beating Curaçao.

2. 01:05 · 26 Jun

   Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata scored; Ecuador advances from third place.

3. 01:04 · 26 Jun

   Germany loses 1-2 to Ecuador but advances first; Ivory Coast also qualifies

• Developing5 days ago · 01:01 · 21 JunGermany beats Ivory Coast 2-1 with 94th-minute goal, qualifies for World Cup round of 32
• Developing04:01 · 15 JunIvory Coast nets 90th-minute goal against Ecuador
• Developing27 minutes ago · 04:02 · 26 JunNetherlands tops group at World Cup; Japan and Sweden advance
• Developingyesterday · 00:03 · 25 JunSwitzerland beats Canada 2-1, wins Group B at 2026 World Cup

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