Ecuador 2-1 Germany: Discipline and grit fuel Group E upset as substitute link-up proves decisive
In 2026 World Cup Group E, Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium. Sané opened the scoring early, Angulo quickly equalized, and substitute Rodríguez set up Plata for the 78th-minute winner; Germany dominated possession but managed an expected goals total of just 0.65, as Ecuador claimed all three points through transitions and pressing.