Ecuador beats Germany and advances

Ecuador qualified for the round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup after defeating Germany 2-1 in the final group stage match. Germany scored first through Leroy Sané, but Ecuador responded with two goals from Nelson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata, earning three points and securing their spot among the qualifying teams. The match was played in New Jersey, and with this result, Germany was eliminated from the tournament for the first time after two previous wins.