Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 to reach FIFA World Cup 2026 knockouts

Ecuador reached FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after Gonzalo Plata's 77th-minute goal sealed a 2-1 comeback win over Germany in Group E. Ecuador finished third in Group E and qualified as one of the best third-placed teams. Germany had already advanced, while Côte d'Ivoire beat Curaçao to reach knockouts as the second-placed team in Group E.