Ecuador advances to World Cup knockout rounds after beating Germany 2-1

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June 25, 2026

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Ecuador advances to World Cup knockout rounds after beating Germany 2-1

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute and Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup by rallying for a 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday.

Germany, which clinched first place in Group E with victories in its first two games, went ahead on Leroy Sané’s second-minute goal.

Nilson Angulo scored Ecuador’s first goal of the tournament in the ninth minute.

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