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FIFA WC: Plata's late strike stuns Germany as Ecuador seal knockout berth
Published 25 June 2026 ยท sports
Ecuador delivered an incredible shock to the football world by defeating four-time champion Germany 2-1, catapulting themselves into the knockout rounds of the World Cup
Ecuador delivered an incredible shock to the football world by defeating four-time champion Germany 2-1, catapulting themselves into the knockout rounds of the World Cup. The late-game heroics of Gonzalo Plata, who scored the decisive goal, thrilled a record crowd. After an early strike from Germany, Ecuador's Nilson Angulo equalized, setting the stage for Plata's unforgettable winner that disrupted Germany's winning streak.
Published: June 26, 2026 โข 3:58 AM IST ยท Updated: June 26, 2026 โข 7:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Ecuador delivered an incredible shock to the football world by defeating four-time champion Germany 2-1, catapulting themselves into the knockout rounds of the World Cup.
The late-game heroics of Gonzalo Plata, who scored the decisive goal, thrilled a record crowd.
After an early strike from Germany, Ecuador's Nilson Angulo equalized, setting the stage for Plata's unforgettable winner that disrupted Germany's winning streak.