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Ecuador secures a spot in the World Cup 2026 round of 16.
What happened?
Ecuador won 2-1 over Germany with goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata. Ecuador needed a win to qualify and achieved it in an exciting match.
The match
Germany took the lead in the 2nd minute with a goal from Leroy Sané, but Ecuador responded immediately. Nilson Angulo tied the game with a good shot from outside the area.
The winning goal
Gonzalo Plata scored the winning goal in the 77th minute. Ecuador qualifies for the World Cup 2026 round of 16 as the third team in group E.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Last result | Ecuador 2-0 New Zealand (2025-11-19) |
| Recent form | 1W-4D-0L (WDDDD, most recent first) |
| Unbeaten matches | 5 |
What's next?
Ecuador moves forward in the World Cup 2026. Ecuador is ready to face its next challenge in the round of 16.
