Ecuador's national team exits World Cup 2026 without shame or glory, after a historic win over Germany. On June 25, Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1, with a goal from Gonzalo Plata in the 87th minute.

What happened in World Cup 2026?

La Tri started the tournament with a loss to Costa Rica, but then drew with Curazao and defeated Germany. However, they failed to maintain the level and lost in the round of 16. La Tri had a 19-game unbeaten streak before the World Cup, but couldn't keep the pace in the tournament. Sebastián Beccacece's team showed character in the win over Germany, but it wasn't enough to advance in the tournament.

Why didn't La Tri advance?

La Tri failed to advance in the tournament due to their irregularity in the game. The team had problems scoring goals and couldn't maintain the level in important games. La Tri's last loss was to Mexico on July 1, 2026, with a score of 2-0. In their last 5 games, La Tri has a record of 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses.

What's next for La Tri?

La Tri must analyze their participation in World Cup 2026 and work on improving their game for the next tournament. The team has talent, but needs to find consistency to advance in important tournaments.