Ecuador beats Germany in World Cup shocker, advances to knockout round
Ecuador needed a win to remain in the tournament. It got exactly that.
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World CupEcuador beats Germany in World Cup shocker, advances to knockout round Ecuador needed a win to remain in the tournament. It got exactly that. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Nilson Angulo of Ecuador celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match against Germany.Buda Mendes / Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 25, 2026, 9:51 PM EDTBy Tim RohanEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Midway through the second half, tied with Germany, its World Cup hopes dwindling, Ecuador lined up for a corner kick. Pedro Vite looped the ball into the box, where Kevin Rodriguez headed the ball onward toward the goal. The legendary German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer seemed well-positioned to catch the ball.
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