Ecuador vs Germany Result: Ecuador 2–1 Germany — World Cup 2026 Matchday 3
Quick answer: Ecuador 2–1 Germany at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford on June 25, 2026 — Group E, Match 56. Scorers: Ecuador: Nilson Angulo (9'), Gonzalo Plata (77'). Germany: Leroy Sané (2').
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Final Score
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | Ecuador 2–1 Germany |
| Group | E |
| Match | #56 (Matchday 3) |
| Date | June 25, 2026 |
| Kickoff (local) | 17:00 |
| Venue | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| Stage | Group stage — Matchday 3 |
| Goal scorers | Ecuador: Nilson Angulo 9', Gonzalo Plata 77'; Germany: Leroy Sané 2' |
Goal Scorers
- 9'Nilson Angulo
- 77'Gonzalo Plata
- 2'Leroy Sané
Match Summary
Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Leroy Sané gave Germany an early lead before Nilson Angulo equalised and Gonzalo Plata struck the winner in the 77th minute.
Player of the match: Gonzalo Plata.
Key Moments
- Leroy Sané put Germany ahead in the 2nd minute.
- Nilson Angulo levelled for Ecuador in the 9th minute.
- Germany dominated possession but could not find a second goal.
- Gonzalo Plata scored the decisive goal in the 77th minute.
Group E Standings After Matchday 3
Ecuador lead Group E on six points. Germany drop to three points and face a must-win final group game against Curaçao.
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What This Means for Ecuador & Germany
Ecuador take three points from Matchday 3. Germany must respond on Matchday 3.
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What's Next — Matchday 3
| Team | Next fixture |
|---|---|
| Ecuador | Full schedule — Group E |
| Germany | Full schedule — Group E |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Ecuador vs Germany score at World Cup 2026?
Ecuador 2–1 Germany — played at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford on June 25, 2026 (Group E, Matchday 3).
Who won Ecuador vs Germany World Cup 2026?
Ecuador won 2–1.
Where was Ecuador vs Germany played?
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford — kickoff 17:00 local time.
What group is Ecuador vs Germany in?
Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How does this result affect Group E?
Ecuador lead Group E on six points. Germany drop to three points and face a must-win final group game against Curaçao.
Who scored in Ecuador vs Germany?
Ecuador: Nilson Angulo 9', Gonzalo Plata 77'. Germany: Leroy Sané 2'.