Germany Committed 'Tactical Suicide', Says Nagelsmann
Julian Nagelsmann said Germany must improve its positioning and defensive turnovers before Monday's last-32 match after Ecuador's 2-1 comeback win.
- On Thursday, Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 in New Jersey, securing a vital spot in the next phase of the World Cup.
- Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann called the performance "tactical suicide," noting the team struggled with positioning after Leroy Sane gave them an early lead.
- Sane netted after two minutes, Nilson Angulo equalized seven minutes later, and Gonzalo Plata scored the winner for Ecuador at 77 minutes.
- "We can't afford another defeat," Joshua Kimmich warned, urging Germany to tighten up defensively as the team faces elimination in the next round.
- Despite the loss, Germany finished the group stage with six points and will play in the last 32 on Monday.
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Ecuador won a historic 2-1 victory against Germany at the New York Stadium on Thursday, June 25, on the third date of World Cup Group E 2026, a result that left the Tricolor with a possible qualification in the tournament.
Germany committed ‘tactical suicide’, says Nagelsmann
Germany’s Florian Wirtz (left) controls possession during a Group E match against Ecuador in New Jersey. (EPA Images pic) EAST RUTHERFORD: Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side, who had already qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup, had committed “tactical suicide” after Ecuador came from behind to beat the Germans 2-1 on Thursday. Leroy Sane gave Group E winners Germany a perfect start by netting after two minutes but Nilson Angulo…
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