Group E

Ecuador

2-1

Germany

Final score, goalscorers and match facts

Ecuador vs Germany was played on June 25, 2026 and finished 2-1. The match was played at MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford) in the Group E.

Venue
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, United States
Stage
Group E
📺 TRT 1
Full-Time
Ecuador 2-1 Germany

Half-time: 1-1

Goalscorers

  • Angulo 9'
  • Plata 77'
  • Sané 2'
Attendance
80,663
Referee
Tori Penso
Source: FIFA
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Match Analysis

The match between Ecuador and Germany was the final showdown in Group E of the 2026 World Cup, attracting significant attention. Held at the MetLife Stadium, the home team Ecuador, despite a challenging start, managed to mount an impressive comeback against Germany. This victory secured Ecuador's first knockout stage berth in the last 20 years.

Germany, under the management of Julian Nagelsmann, finished atop Group E, advancing to the last 32 stage. Having previously trounced Curaçao with a commanding 7-1 victory and defeating Ivory Coast 2-1, Germany had already secured the group's top spot. The defeat against Ecuador did not alter their leading position in the group.

Other fixtures in this group

Germany – Curaçao Ivory Coast – Ecuador Germany – Ivory Coast Ecuador – Curaçao Curaçao – Ivory Coast