Germany finishes group as leader despite loss to Ecuador
In the final matchday of Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1. With this result, Germany finished the group in first place with 6 points, while Ecuador remained in third place with 4 points.
In the final matchday of Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ecuador and Germany faced off at MetLife Stadium. Ecuador won the match, officiated by American referee Tori Penso, 2-1.
The goals that secured the victory for Ecuador were scored by Nilson Angulo in the 9th minute and Gonzalo Plata in the 77th minute.
Germany's only goal was scored by Galatasaray player Leroy Sane in the 2nd minute.

In the other match of the group, Ivory Coast defeated Curaçao 2-0. Following the completion of the group matches, Germany finished as the group leader with 6 points, while Ivory Coast also finished with 6 points in second place, securing their ticket to the round of 32.
Ecuador, having achieved their first victory in the World Cup, rose to 4 points and gained a significant advantage in their bid to be among the best third-placed teams.
News Source: İHA
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