ECUADOR STAGES 2-1 COMEBACK TO KNOCK OUT GERMANY
2026 World Cup Group E Shock | Los Trios Qualify For Knockout Stage
Match Highlights & Goal Breakdown
Germany took an early lead in the 2nd minute: Florian Wirtz set up Leroy Sané to score his first World Cup goal, despite a controversial high-foot foul from Pavlovic on Pedro Vite that was ignored by VAR.
Ecuador hit back fast at 9 minutes. Vite stole possession and supplied Nelson Angulo, who fired a low shot past Manuel Neuer to level the score 1-1.
The decisive winner arrived in the 77th minute. Vite delivered a perfect corner, Kevin Rodríguez flicked a header across goal, and Gonzalo Plata tapped home to seal a historic 2-1 upset. Ecuador finished 3rd in Group E and secured knockout stage qualification.
Goal & Assist Full List
| Minute | Team | Goal Scorer | Assist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2' | Germany | Leroy Sané | Florian Wirtz |
| 9' | Ecuador | Nelson Angulo #20 | Pedro Vite #15 |
| 77' | Ecuador | Gonzalo Plata #19 | Kevin Rodríguez / Vite (Corner) |
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