Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 on June 25, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J., with goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata after Leroy Sané scored early for Germany. Ecuador finished third in Group E with 4 points and advanced to the knockout stage as one of the eight best third-placed teams, while Germany finished first. Germany's next match is scheduled for Monday in Foxborough, Massachusetts, against a likely opponent of Paraguay.