EcuadorvsGermany

Ecuador edged Germany 2–1. Goalscorers — Ecuador: Nilson Angulo 9', Gonzalo Plata 77'; Germany: Leroy Sané 2'.

Ecuador met Germany in Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on Thursday, June 25, 2026. It is one of the six matches in Group E, where the four sides each play three games and the top two advance directly to the Round of 32. With the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also progressing, points here carry real weight from the opening whistle.

Germany go in ranked 10th in the FIFA World Ranking to Ecuador's 24th — a gap of 14 places that gives Germany the edge on paper. It is an inter-confederation meeting — Ecuador of CONMEBOL against Germany of UEFA — the kind of contrast in styles the World Cup exists to stage.

Ecuador head to the 2026 World Cup as one of South America's most improved footballing nations, having established themselves as a consistent presence at the tournament after decades of struggling to qualify. La Tri's rise has been driven by a combination of improved football infrastructure, a productive youth development system, and the emergence of a golden generation of players who have earned moves to top European leagues.

Germany enter the 2026 World Cup in a period of renewal, aiming to restore their reputation as one of football's superpowers after disappointing group-stage exits at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. The four-time champions showed signs of revival as hosts of Euro 2024, playing attractive football before a quarterfinal elimination by Spain.

Ecuador: Ecuador have qualified for the World Cup four times: 2002, 2006, 2014, and 2022. Germany: Germany are the second-most successful nation in World Cup history with four titles: 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014.

The match is scheduled at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 08:00 PM (04:00 PM ET).