Ecuador beats Germany in World Cup shocker, advances to knockout round
World CupEcuador beats Germany in World Cup shocker, advances to knockout round Ecuador needed a win to remain in the tournament. Pedro Vite looped the ball into the box, where Kevin Rodriguez headed the ball onward toward the goal. The legendary German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer seemed well-positioned to catch the ball.
- ▪World CupEcuador beats Germany in World Cup shocker, advances to knockout round Ecuador needed a win to remain in the tournament.
- ▪Pedro Vite looped the ball into the box, where Kevin Rodriguez headed the ball onward toward the goal.
- ▪The legendary German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer seemed well-positioned to catch the ball.
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World CupEcuador beats Germany in World Cup shocker, advances to knockout round Ecuador needed a win to remain in the tournament. It got exactly that. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Nilson Angulo of Ecuador celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match against Germany.Buda Mendes / Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 25, 2026, 9:51 PM EDTBy Tim RohanEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Midway through the second half, tied with Germany, its World Cup hopes dwindling, Ecuador lined up for a corner kick. Pedro Vite looped the ball into the box, where Kevin Rodriguez headed the ball onward toward the goal. The legendary German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer seemed well-positioned to catch the ball.
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