Ecuador 2-1 Germany Result: Ecuador Win, Score & Stats

Ecuador and Germany before their World Cup 2026 Group E match

FIFA ranking#23Ecuador

World Cup appearances4Ecuador

Recent form (last 5)DDWDDEcuador

Recent form (last 5)WWWWWGermany

World Cup appearances20Germany

FIFA ranking#10Germany

June 25, 2026New YorkGroup ELast updated: June 26, 2026 at 11:04 AM UTCLive Streaming Guide

Key Moments

43'Yellow-card
Piero HINCAPIE (Ecuador) is booked by the referee.
44'Yellow-card
Aleksandar PAVLOVIC (Germany) is booked by the referee.
-Substitution
Before the second half begins Angelo STILLER (in) comes off the bench to replace Aleksandar PAVLOVIC (out) (Germany)
50'Yellow-card
Alan FRANCO (Ecuador) is booked by the referee.
60'Substitution
Deniz UNDAV (in) comes off the bench to replace Kai HAVERTZ (out) (Germany)
60'Substitution
Malick THIAW (in) comes off the bench to replace Joshua KIMMICH (out) (Germany)
64'Substitution
Angelo PRECIADO (in) comes off the bench to replace Alan FRANCO (out) (Ecuador)

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Ecuador vs Germany Match Result

Full Time

Ecuador4-4-2

Full Time2 - 1FT

Winner: Ecuador

Germany4-2-3-1

Goals77' Gonzalo PLATA (Ecuador) scores!!

Latest Commentary

36'
Florian WIRTZ (Germany) takes a corner kick.
38'
Felix NMECHA (Germany) attempts an effort on goal.
43'
Piero HINCAPIE (Ecuador) is booked by the referee.

Venue: New York/New Jersey Stadium, New York
Date: June 25, 2026
Kickoff: Jun 25, 4:00 PM
Attendance: 80,663
Referee: Tori Penso
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Venue local time: Jun 25, 4:00 PM New York

Match Statistics

Official record

--Possession--

7Shots11

--Shots on Target--

3Corners2

13Fouls9

3Yellow Cards1

--Red Cards--

--Offsides--

Statistics are shown from the stored official match record.

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Ecuador vs Germany Match Result

Ecuador beat Germany 2 - 1 in Group E. The result updates the group table and changes what both teams need from their next fixtures.

Final score: 2 - 1
Winner: Ecuador
Goals: 77' Gonzalo PLATA (Ecuador) scores!!
Standings: 1. Germany 6 pts | 2. Côte d'Ivoire 6 pts | 3. Ecuador 4 pts | 4. Curaçao 1 pts Full table
Group: Group E
Updated: 2026-06-27

Live Streaming and TV Channels - Where To Watch

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Ecuador vs Germany Live Commentary

Full Time

0'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the first period.
2'
AttemptGER
Attempt at Goal
Leroy SANE (Germany) attempts an effort on goal.
2'
GoalGER
Goal!
Leroy SANE (Germany) scores!!
5'
AttemptECU
Foul
Joel ORDONEZ (Ecuador) commits a foul.
6'
AttemptGER
Foul
David RAUM (Germany) commits a foul.
7'
AttemptECU
Foul
Nilson ANGULO (Ecuador) commits a foul.
7'
AttemptGER
Attempt at Goal
Florian WIRTZ (Germany) attempts an effort on goal.
8'
AttemptGER
Foul
Jamal MUSIALA (Germany) commits a foul.
9'
AttemptECU
Attempt at Goal
Nilson ANGULO (Ecuador) attempts an effort on goal.
9'
GoalECU
Goal!
Nilson ANGULO (Ecuador) scores!!
10'
AttemptECU
Foul
Alan FRANCO (Ecuador) commits a foul.
12'
AttemptECU
Foul
Gonzalo PLATA (Ecuador) commits a foul.
14'
AttemptGER
Attempt at Goal
Felix NMECHA (Germany) attempts an effort on goal.
16'
AttemptECU
Foul
Nilson ANGULO (Ecuador) commits a foul.
16'
AttemptECU
Foul
Gonzalo PLATA (Ecuador) commits a foul.
19'
AttemptECU
Foul
Piero HINCAPIE (Ecuador) commits a foul.
20'
AttemptECU
Foul
Alan FRANCO (Ecuador) commits a foul.
22'
AttemptECU
Corner
Nilson ANGULO (Ecuador) takes a corner kick.
24'
AttemptGER
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Germany pulls off a save.
25'
AttemptGER
Attempt at Goal
Kai HAVERTZ (Germany) attempts an effort on goal.
25'
AttemptECU
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Ecuador pulls off a save.
32'
AttemptECU
Attempt at Goal
Enner VALENCIA (Ecuador) attempts an effort on goal.
35'
AttemptGER
Attempt at Goal
Jamal MUSIALA (Germany) attempts an effort on goal.
36'
AttemptGER
Corner
Florian WIRTZ (Germany) takes a corner kick.
38'
AttemptGER
Attempt at Goal
Felix NMECHA (Germany) attempts an effort on goal.
43'
CardECU
Yellow card
Piero HINCAPIE (Ecuador) is booked by the referee.
44'
CardGER
Yellow card
Aleksandar PAVLOVIC (Germany) is booked by the referee.
45'+4'
AttemptGER
Attempt at Goal
Florian WIRTZ (Germany) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+5'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the first period to an end.
SubstitutionGER
Substitution
Before the second half begins Angelo STILLER (in) comes off the bench to replace Aleksandar PAVLOVIC (out) (Germany)
45'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the second period.
46'
AttemptGER
Foul
Leroy SANE (Germany) commits a foul.
47'
VAR
VAR
Penalty cancelled
49'
AttemptGER
Foul
David RAUM (Germany) commits a foul.
50'
CardECU
Yellow card
Alan FRANCO (Ecuador) is booked by the referee.
54'
AttemptECU
Corner
John YEBOAH (Ecuador) takes a corner kick.
54'
AttemptECU
Attempt at Goal
Moises CAICEDO (Ecuador) attempts an effort on goal.
56'
AttemptGER
Foul
Jonathan TAH (Germany) commits a foul.
58'
AttemptECU
Foul
Moises CAICEDO (Ecuador) commits a foul.
59'
AttemptGER
Foul
Leroy SANE (Germany) commits a foul.
60'
SubstitutionGER
Substitution
Deniz UNDAV (in) comes off the bench to replace Kai HAVERTZ (out) (Germany)
60'
SubstitutionGER
Substitution
Malick THIAW (in) comes off the bench to replace Joshua KIMMICH (out) (Germany)
62'
AttemptECU
Attempt at Goal
Enner VALENCIA (Ecuador) attempts an effort on goal.
62'
AttemptGER
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Germany pulls off a save.
63'
AttemptGER
Attempt at Goal
Florian WIRTZ (Germany) attempts an effort on goal.
64'
SubstitutionECU
Substitution
Angelo PRECIADO (in) comes off the bench to replace Alan FRANCO (out) (Ecuador)
64'
SubstitutionECU
Substitution
Kevin RODRIGUEZ (in) comes off the bench to replace Enner VALENCIA (out) (Ecuador)
64'
SubstitutionGER
Substitution
Maximilian BEIER (in) comes off the bench to replace Felix NMECHA (out) (Germany)
65'
AttemptGER
Foul
Malick THIAW (Germany) commits a foul.
71'
SubstitutionECU
Substitution
Pervis ESTUPINAN (in) comes off the bench to replace Piero HINCAPIE (out) (Ecuador)
73'
AttemptECU
Attempt at Goal
Gonzalo PLATA (Ecuador) attempts an effort on goal.
73'
SubstitutionGER
Substitution
Pascal GROSS (in) comes off the bench to replace Florian WIRTZ (out) (Germany)
75'
AttemptECU
Foul
Gonzalo PLATA (Ecuador) commits a foul.
76'
AttemptGER
Attempt at Goal
Leroy SANE (Germany) attempts an effort on goal.
76'
AttemptECU
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Ecuador pulls off a save.
77'
AttemptECU
Attempt at Goal
Kevin RODRIGUEZ (Ecuador) attempts an effort on goal.
77'
AttemptECU
Corner
Pedro VITE (Ecuador) takes a corner kick.
77'
AttemptECU
Attempt at Goal
Gonzalo PLATA (Ecuador) attempts an effort on goal.
77'
GoalECU
Goal!
Gonzalo PLATA (Ecuador) scores!!
77'
AttemptGER
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Germany pulls off a save.
84'
AttemptGER
Foul
Maximilian BEIER (Germany) commits a foul.
85'
SubstitutionECU
Substitution
Jordy CAICEDO (in) comes off the bench to replace Nilson ANGULO (out) (Ecuador)
85'
SubstitutionECU
Substitution
Felix TORRES (in) comes off the bench to replace John YEBOAH (out) (Ecuador)
85'
AttemptECU
Foul
Kevin RODRIGUEZ (Ecuador) commits a foul.
86'
AttemptECU
Foul
Kevin RODRIGUEZ (Ecuador) commits a foul.
87'
AttemptECU
Foul
Pervis ESTUPINAN (Ecuador) commits a foul.
88'
AttemptGER
Corner
David RAUM (Germany) takes a corner kick.
89'
CardECU
Yellow card
Gonzalo PLATA (Ecuador) is booked by the referee.
90'+3'
AttemptGER
Attempt at Goal
Deniz UNDAV (Germany) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+5'
AttemptGER
Attempt at Goal
Pascal GROSS (Germany) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+6'
AttemptGER
Foul
Pascal GROSS (Germany) commits a foul.
90'+8'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the second period to an end.
98'
Full Time
Match end
The final whistle sounds.

Ecuador vs Germany Starting Lineups

The lineups below show the starting XIs used in this World Cup match.

Ecuador and Germany can still adjust shape based on late fitness checks, opponent matchups and the match state.

Ecuador vs Germany Starting Lineups

Lineups: Starting XIThese are the starting lineups recorded for the completed match.Team-sheet check: June 26, 2026 at 11:04 AM UTC

The pitch cards show the starting XIs used in this match, with player photos kept inside the markers.

Ecuador4-2-3-1

1Hernan Galindez

3Piero Hincapie

4Joel Ordonez

6Willian Pacho

15Pedro Vite

21Alan Franco

23Moises Caicedo

9John Yeboah

13Enner Valencia

19Gonzalo Plata

20Nilson Angulo

Germany4-2-3-1

1Manuel Neuer

2Antonio Ruediger

4Jonathan Tah

6Joshua Kimmich

22David Raum

5Aleksandar Pavlovic

10Jamal Musiala

17Florian Wirtz

19Leroy Sane

23Felix Nmecha

7Kai Havertz

Ecuador Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Piero HincapieFWD7.8
Willian PachoMID7.6
Pervis EstupinanMID7.4

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Match Report

Ecuador and Germany meet in Group E. The game matters because an early result can change pressure across the next two fixtures.

Ecuador will want clean possession and better final-third decisions. Germany need structure without the ball and sharp moments when space opens.

77' Gonzalo PLATA (Ecuador) scores!!

Germany Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Waldemar AntonFWD7.8
Nathaniel BrownMID7.6
Joshua KimmichMID7.4

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Ecuador Team Profile

Ecuador are in Group E.
Sebastián Beccacece leads the squad.
The opening spell can shape the match tempo.
Set pieces and transition defence should matter.

Germany Team Profile

Germany are in Group E.
Julian Nagelsmann leads the squad.
A strong start can make the group table easier to manage.
The first goal should change the match rhythm quickly.

Ecuador vs Germany Key Players To Watch

Ecuador carry major influence through Piero Hincapie and Willian Pacho. Germany answer through Waldemar Anton and Nathaniel Brown.

Piero Hincapie

Defender - Ecuador

Important for Ecuador in transition moments.

51: Caps
3: Goals
Threat: Threat

Willian Pacho

Defender - Ecuador

Important for Ecuador in transition moments.

34: Caps
2: Goals
Threat: Threat

Waldemar Anton

Defender - Germany

Important for Germany in the final third.

12: Caps
0: Goals
Threat: Threat

Nathaniel Brown

Defender - Germany

Important for Germany in the final third.

TBC: Caps
DF: Role
Threat: Threat

Ecuador vs Germany Prediction

This should be a competitive group-stage match rather than an open game from the first minute.

Ecuador Win25%

Draw28%

Germany Win47%

Head-to-Head Record

Ecuador wins: TBC | Draws: TBC | Germany wins: TBC

Tactical Preview

Ecuador Approach

Ecuador need a clear start, quick support around the striker and careful defending in transition.

Germany Approach

Germany can stay compact, protect central spaces and look for set pieces or fast breaks.

Group E Standings

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Germany	3	6	6
2	Côte d'Ivoire	3	2	6
3	Ecuador	3	0	4
4	Curaçao	3	-8	1

Standings update after completed group matches.

What's Next?

Germany vs ParaguayJun 29, 2026 - 8:30 PM UTC

Mexico vs EcuadorJul 1, 2026 - 2:00 AM UTC

Ecuador vs Germany FAQ

Who won Ecuador vs Germany?

Ecuador won 2 - 1 against Germany.

When is Ecuador vs Germany at World Cup 2026?

Ecuador vs Germany is on June 25, 2026 at New York/New Jersey Stadium in New York. Kickoff is 20:00 UTC | 4:00 PM EDT.

Where can I watch Ecuador vs Germany live?

Broadcast and streaming depend on your country. Use the TV guide section on this page to open the correct country listing.

Are the Ecuador vs Germany lineups confirmed?

No. The lineups are confirmed until official team sheets are released close to kickoff.

What group is Ecuador vs Germany in?

Ecuador and Germany are in Group E.

Where is Ecuador vs Germany being played?

The match is being played at New York/New Jersey Stadium in New York.

Where can I follow Ecuador vs Germany live score?

The live score panel on this page will update match status, score and commentary when the game begins.