Ecuador Stuns Germany 2-1 in World Cup Group E Thriller
Gonzalo Plata’s 77th-minute strike seals a 2-1 upset for Ecuador over hosts Germany, ending La Tri’s Group E campaign on a high and derailing the hosts’ perfect run.
Ecuador stunned hosts Germany 2-1 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to claim top spot in Group E and secure a knockout berth. La Tri broke German resistance in the 77th minute when Gonzalo Plata pounced on a loose ball in the box and slotted past Manuel Neuer to make it 2-1 and seal the win. Ecuador had trailed for most of the match before a late rally turned the tide, with Plata’s strike capping a dramatic finish that sent the Ecuador bench into raptures and silenced the 78,000 inside the stadium.
