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

Germany lost 2-1 to Ecuador in a World Cup group-stage match but still advanced from first place, while Ivory Coast also qualified after a 2-0 win over Curacao, journalist Ben Goldfriend reported on N12.

Ben Goldfriend reported on N12 that Germany concluded its group stage with a 1-2 loss to Ecuador, but secured first place in the group on goal difference or points. Ivory Coast also advanced to the knockout stage after beating Curacao 2-0. The exact group standings and further qualification scenarios were not detailed in the report.

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
• Developing26 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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