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Ecuador Stuns Germany: A Historic Upset at FIFA 2026
Ecuador rallied after falling behind and ended Germany’s 14-match unbeaten run, with Gonzalo Plata scoring the 87th-minute winner.
- On Wednesday, Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 at New York New Jersey Stadium, securing a spot in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after overcoming an early deficit.
- Germany, already qualified for the knockout stage, took a second-minute lead through Leroy Sane before Ecuador rallied with Nilson Angulo leveling the score on the team's 40th shot of the tournament.
- A corner kick from Pedro Vite set up Gonzalo Plata to bundle home the winner with 13 minutes remaining, providing the decisive moment Ecuador needed.
- Ecuador and Ivory Coast both secured spots in the next round; Ivory Coast advanced after beating Curacao 2-0, joining Germany in the knockout rounds.
- Germany prepares for a Round of 32 match in Boston on June 29 against Paraguay or Australia, with captain Joshua Kimmich noting on MagentaTV the team must "minimize turnovers.
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