Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup group stage. Gonzalo Plata scored the late winner in the 77th minute, and the result sent Ecuador into the knockout round.

Quick Scoop

  • Opponent: Germany.
  • Score: 2-1.
  • Match impact: Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage.

More context

This was described as one of the tournament’s bigger upsets, since Germany had already qualified and still lost the group game. Ecuador’s win kept its World Cup run alive and secured a place in the Round of 32.

TL;DR: Ecuador beat Germany 2-1.