The Ecuador national team achieved a historic win over Germany in the 2026 World Cup, and coach Sebastián Beccacece celebrated in an unforgettable way. The center of attention was Beccacece, who turned the 2-1 win into a spontaneous and emotional scene by running to the stands to hug his family.

What happened?

The sequence occurred at the 75th minute, when Gonzalo Plata anticipated Manuel Neuer after a corner and barely managed to head the ball to unleash the Ecuadorian delirium.

Why is it important for Ecuador?

Ecuador's win secured their spot in the round of 16 and, additionally, they were positioned as the best third-placed team in the entire group stage. The Tri achieved only their second qualification in history to a direct elimination instance in a World Cup.

What comes next?

Ecuador remains in the World Cup with a streak of 1W-4D-0L in their last 5 games, and their last win was against New Zealand on November 19, 2025. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Last result | Ecuador 2-0 New Zealand | | Recent form | 1W-4D-0L |