Leroy Sane Scores Germany’s Second-Fastest World Cup Goal vs Ecuador
- Leroy Sane scored Germany's second-fastest World Cup goal at the 2-minute mark against Ecuador during their Group E match at MetLife Stadium on June 25, 2026.
- Ecuador scored its first tournament goal when Nilson Angulo netted from outside the box, tying the game 1-1 after Germany's early lead.
- Germany had already secured the top spot in Group E before the match, while Ecuador needed a win to have a chance to advance.
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Against Ecuador, the German national team shows its weakest match at this World Cup so far. Sané's Blitztor to the 1-0 lead does not change that.
Ecuador and Germany are tied this Thursday in the third match of Group E of the World Championship 2026. In the first time, Leroy Sané advanced in the set led by Julian Nagelsmann with a shot placed from the front after receiving an assistance from Florian Wirtz. But little did the joy last to the Mannschaft when Angulo pulled a gun from outside the very tight area to the pole where Neuer could not reach and evened the match. After the draw, Ecu…
After only two minutes Leroy Sane will meet for Germany in the lead against Ecuador. According to Patrick Ittrich, however, the goal should not have counted.
Ecuador beats Germany 2-1 this Thursday, June 25, at the MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, for the third date of the World Cup Group E 2026. Leroy Sané advanced the Germans to the 2nd minute and Nilson Angulo tied for the Tricolor to the 8th minute.
Schiri luck for our national team!
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