Ecuador holds on to World Cup hopes after thrilling win against Germany

The Ecuadorian team remains in the running to advance in the 2026 World Cup after defeating Germany in a thrilling match. The victory will allow Ecuador to advance to the round of 16 as one of the eight best third-placed teams.

What happened?

The initial defeat against Ivory Coast and the draw against Curacao had opened fire in the country, but Ecuador demonstrated its level by defeating the powerful Germany. The goal by Angulo at two minutes allowed Ecuador to remount the early lead of Sané and win the match.

Why it matters for Ecuador

The victory is a confidence boost for the Ecuadorian team, which remains in the running to advance in the 2026 World Cup. The defeat of Germany will allow Ecuador to advance to the round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams.

What comes next?

Ecuador will face Norway in the next round, while Germany will face France. The victory of Ecuador is an important step towards qualifying for the next round.

The last news is that Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on July 1, 2026, which means that Ecuador has lost the last two games. Their recent form is 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in the last 5 games.

Ecuador's victory

The victory of Ecuador is a confidence boost for the South American team. The defeat of Germany will allow Ecuador to advance to the round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams. The victory is an important step towards qualifying for the next round.

The Ecuadorian team will face Norway in the next round, while Germany will face France. The victory of Ecuador is an important step towards qualifying for the next round.