Ecuador Stuns Germany, Advances to Round of 16

The Ecuador national team has made history. Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1, a team that was previously undefeated and had already qualified, and sealed their spot in the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup.

What happened in the match?

The team led by Sebastián Beccacece overcame a tough start and a controversial refereeing decision to complete a remarkable comeback thanks to goals from Angulo and Plata.

Ecuador's reaction

Ecuador responded when things seemed most difficult. Sané took the lead for Germany before the second minute was over in a play that was heavily protested due to a possible previous foul by Pavlovic on Vite that the VAR decided not to call.

The equalizer and the win

Instead of giving up, Ecuador took a step forward, dominated Germany for many minutes, and found the equalizer with a spectacular shot from Angulo before culminating the comeback in the decisive stretch.

Ecuador celebrates a win that opens the door to the knockout stage. With a record of 1W-4D-0L in their last 5 matches, Ecuador shows its solidity and character in the 2026 World Cup.