FIFA World Cup 2026: Germany Face Ecuador in a High-Stakes Group E Clash — Live

Ecuador had drawn a blank across 39 attempts in this FIFA World Cup campaign before their 40th shot finally found the net, earning them a decisive win over Germany and a berth in the round of 32. It was a historic breakthrough for the South American side, who delivered at the most critical moment. This live blog follows the tense final stretch of that memorable contest.

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Key Updates 5

88:19 — Caution for Plata
49:35 Yellow Card
49:05 — First Half Over
43:09 — Yellow Card for Pavlovic
42:24 — Hincapié Booked

June 26, 2026 03:35
92:14 — Effort Drifts Wide
Deniz Undav of Germany tried his luck with a left-footed strike from a narrow angle on the left, but the ball crept just past the left post without troubling the keeper. The opportunity had been created by Pascal Groß.
June 26, 2026 03:35
89:59 — Stoppage Time Announced
The fourth official raised the board to indicate that seven additional minutes would be played beyond the ninety.
June 26, 2026 03:35
Yellow Card
88:19 — Caution for Plata
Ecuador's Gonzalo Plata was shown a yellow card by the referee after being penalised for a dangerous challenge.
June 26, 2026 03:35
Free Kick
95:53 — Free Kick Won on Left Wing
Ecuador's Gonzalo Plata drew a foul and secured a free kick for his side out on the left flank.
June 26, 2026 03:35
Free Kick
95:53 — Groß Gives Foul Away
Pascal Groß of Germany was penalised for a foul, handing Ecuador the free-kick opportunity.
June 26, 2026 03:35
94:31 — Groß Shot Clears the Bar
Pascal Groß of Germany unleashed a left-footed attempt from distance, but the ball sailed well over the crossbar.
June 26, 2026 03:35
Free Kick
88:16 — Plata Foul Gifts Germany Set Piece
Gonzalo Plata of Ecuador was judged to have fouled an opponent, giving Germany the chance to take a set piece.
June 26, 2026 03:19
Free Kick
88th Minute: Musiala Picks Up a Free Kick on the Left Flank
Germany's Jamal Musiala has won a free kick out on the left flank deep into the 88th minute.
June 26, 2026 03:19
Corner
87th Minute: Germany Earn a Corner Kick
Germany have been handed a corner kick after Ecuador's Pervis Estupiñán was responsible for putting the ball behind his own goal line.
June 26, 2026 03:17
Free Kick
86:40 — Germany Win Free Kick on Right Flank
Maximilian Beier has won a free kick for Germany out on the right side of the pitch.
June 26, 2026 03:17
Free Kick
86:40 — Ecuador's Estupiñán Penalised for Foul
Pervis Estupiñán of Ecuador has been penalised for a foul, gifting Germany the set-piece opportunity.
June 26, 2026 03:17
Free Kick
84:43 — Handball Awarded Against Ecuador's Kevin Rodríguez
Kevin Rodríguez of Ecuador has been penalised for handball, conceding a free kick against his side.
June 26, 2026 03:16
Free Kick
85:28 — Ecuador's Rodríguez Concedes Another Foul
Kevin Rodríguez of Ecuador has been penalised for yet another foul, once more giving away a free kick against his own team.
June 26, 2026 03:16
Free Kick
85:28 — Germany's Thiaw Earns Free Kick in Own Half
Malick Thiaw has secured a free kick for Germany in their own defensive half of the field.
June 26, 2026 03:15
84:11 — Ecuador Substitution: Félix Torres On for John Yeboah
Ecuador have made a change, withdrawing John Yeboah and sending Félix Torres on as his replacement.
June 26, 2026 03:15
84:17 — Injury Forces Angulo Off; Caicedo Steps In for Ecuador
Ecuador were forced into an unplanned change after Nilson Angulo was taken off with an injury, Jordy Caicedo coming on to replace him.
June 26, 2026 03:14
Free Kick
83:20 — Ecuador's Pedro Vite Wins Free Kick in Defensive Half
Pedro Vite has won a free kick for Ecuador in their own defensive half of the pitch.
June 26, 2026 03:14
Free Kick
83:20 — Germany's Beier Penalised for Foul
Germany's Maximilian Beier has been penalised for a foul, awarding Ecuador a free kick.
June 26, 2026 03:08
Corner
76:59 — GOAL! Ecuador 2-1 Germany
Ecuador turn the match on its head! Gonzalo Plata finds the top-right corner of the net with a clinical left-footed finish from point-blank range, putting his side in front. Kevin Rodríguez delivered the assist after a corner kick created the opening. Score: Ecuador 2, Germany 1.
June 26, 2026 03:08
76:56 — Kevin Rodríguez Header Blocked
Kevin Rodríguez (Ecuador) attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area, but the effort was blocked before it could threaten the goalkeeper. The chance came from a cross delivered by Pedro Vite.
June 26, 2026 03:07
Corner
76:15 — Ecuador Win a Corner
Ecuador are awarded a corner kick, which was conceded by Angelo Stiller.
June 26, 2026 03:07
76:14 — Rodríguez Left-Foot Strike Blocked
Kevin Rodríguez (Ecuador) unleashed a left-footed drive from the heart of the penalty box, but the attempt was blocked. The chance had been created by a headed pass from John Yeboah.
June 26, 2026 03:07
75:38 — Galíndez Denies Sané
Leroy Sané (Germany) struck a left-footed effort from the centre of the penalty box, but Ecuador goalkeeper Hernán Galíndez produced a fine save, gathering the ball right in the middle of the goal. Deniz Undav had played him into the chance.
June 26, 2026 03:06
Free Kick
74:10 — Musiala Earns Free Kick in Defensive Half
Jamal Musiala (Germany) wins a free kick for his side in their own defensive half of the pitch.
June 26, 2026 03:06
Free Kick
74:10 — Plata Penalised for Foul
Gonzalo Plata (Ecuador) is penalised for a foul, handing Germany the free kick opportunity.
June 26, 2026 03:05
72:45 — Germany Substitute: Groß On, Wirtz Off
Germany make a tactical change: Pascal Groß enters the fray as a replacement for Florian Wirtz, who is withdrawn from the action.
June 26, 2026 03:05
72:04 — Plata Squanders Close-Range Chance
Gonzalo Plata (Ecuador) wastes a golden opportunity, dragging a left-footed effort from very close range high and wide to the right of the goal. Moisés Caicedo had done the hard work to set the chance up.
June 26, 2026 03:01
70:49 — Forced Change for Ecuador: Estupiñán Replaces Injured Hincapié
Ecuador are compelled to make an unplanned change: Pervis Estupiñán comes on to replace Piero Hincapié, who has to leave the field after picking up an injury.
June 26, 2026 03:01
70:46 — Play Resumes After Stoppage
The brief stoppage has come to an end and both sides are ready to get back underway on the pitch.
June 26, 2026 03:01
68:06 — Drinks Break Halts Proceedings
Play is brought to a temporary halt to allow the players a scheduled drinks break.
June 26, 2026 02:57
Free Kick
64:55 | Thiaw Penalised for Foul
Germany's Malick Thiaw was penalised for a foul, giving away possession via a set piece.
June 26, 2026 02:57
Free Kick
64:55 | Angulo Draws a Free Kick
Ecuador's Nilson Angulo drew a foul on the left flank, picking up a free kick for his side.
June 26, 2026 02:55
63:58 | Germany Ring the Changes
Germany made a tactical switch around the 64th minute, withdrawing Felix Nmecha and introducing Maximilian Beier into the action.
June 26, 2026 02:55
63:49 | Ecuador Make a Change
Ecuador also made a switch around the same period, with Ángelo Preciado coming on to take Alan Franco's place.
June 26, 2026 02:55
62:55 | Wirtz Effort Blocked
Florian Wirtz drove a right-footed effort from beyond the area, but Ecuador defenders got in the way to block it. Deniz Undav had helped create the chance.
June 26, 2026 02:54
63:37 | Valencia Replaced in Ecuador Substitution
Enner Valencia was taken off by Ecuador, with Kevin Rodríguez stepping onto the pitch as his replacement.
June 26, 2026 02:54
Corner
61:51 | Neuer Keeps Out Valencia Strike
Enner Valencia had a go from range for Ecuador, sending a right-footed drive towards the bottom-left corner, only for Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to pull off a fine save. The chance came courtesy of an assist from John Yeboah.
June 26, 2026 02:51
59:25 | Kimmich Off as Germany Shuffle Pack
Germany made a change in the 59th minute, pulling Joshua Kimmich off the pitch and sending Malick Thiaw on in his place.
June 26, 2026 02:50
59:19 | Havertz Withdrawn in Germany Change
Germany made another change just before the hour, removing Kai Havertz and introducing Deniz Undav to freshen up their attack.
June 26, 2026 02:50
Free Kick
58:50 | Sané Gives Away Foul
Germany's Leroy Sané was penalised for a foul, handing Ecuador a set-piece opportunity in the process.
June 26, 2026 02:50
Free Kick
58:50 | Pacho Wins Free Kick in Own Half
Ecuador's Willian Pacho secured a free kick for his team in their own defensive half.
June 26, 2026 02:48
Free Kick
57:19 | Musiala Wins Free Kick on Right
Germany's Jamal Musiala was brought down on the right wing, winning his side a free kick.
June 26, 2026 02:48
Free Kick
57:19 | Caicedo Penalised for Foul
Ecuador's Moisés Caicedo was called up for a foul by the referee.
June 26, 2026 02:46
Free Kick
55:11 | Angulo Picks Up Free Kick
Nilson Angulo won a free kick for Ecuador in their own half after being fouled.
June 26, 2026 02:46
Free Kick
55:11 | Tah Penalised
Germany's Jonathan Tah was penalised by the referee after fouling an Ecuador player.
June 26, 2026 02:45
Corner
53:50 | Caicedo Header Goes Just Wide
Ecuador went agonisingly close as Moisés Caicedo met the ball with a header from a tight angle on the left, but it drifted narrowly past the left post. John Yeboah had whipped in the cross following a corner.
June 26, 2026 02:44
Corner
53:10 | Corner Awarded to Ecuador
Ecuador were awarded a corner kick in the 53rd minute after Germany's Antonio Rüdiger put the ball behind his own goal line.
June 26, 2026 02:40
Yellow Card
49:35 Yellow Card
Ecuador's Alan Franco receives a yellow card from the referee.
June 26, 2026 02:39
Free Kick
48:32 Free Kick Earned
Joel Ordóñez of Ecuador secures a free kick out on the right flank.
June 26, 2026 02:39
Free Kick
48:32 Foul Given Away
Germany's David Raum concedes a foul.
June 26, 2026 02:38
Free Kick
45:17 Foul Committed
Germany's Leroy Sané is penalized by the referee for a foul.
June 26, 2026 02:38
Free Kick
45:17 Free Kick Awarded to Ecuador
Pedro Vite of Ecuador wins a free kick deep inside his own half.
June 26, 2026 02:37
46:33 Controversial Call: VAR Denies Germany a Penalty
After consulting VAR, the match officials decided against awarding Germany a penalty kick.
June 26, 2026 02:36
Kick Off
45' Second Half Kicks Off: Ecuador 1, Germany 1
The second half is now underway, with Ecuador and Germany resuming on level terms at 1-1.
June 26, 2026 02:34
45' Germany Make a Change
Germany make their first tactical change as the first half draws to a close. Angelo Stiller is introduced to the pitch, with Aleksandar Pavlovic withdrawn from the action.
June 26, 2026 02:19
Half Time
49:05 — First Half Over
The opening half of play between Ecuador and Germany has come to an end. Both sides head into the interval with the score standing at Ecuador 1, Germany 1.
June 26, 2026 02:19
48:40 — Wirtz Shot Blocked
Germany's Florian Wirtz unleashed a right-footed strike from the heart of the penalty area, but the attempt was blocked before it could reach goal. David Raum had provided the cross that created the chance.
June 26, 2026 02:17
45' — Four Minutes of Stoppage Time Signaled
The fourth official has indicated that four minutes of additional time are to be played at the end of the first half.
June 26, 2026 02:14
Yellow Card
43:09 — Yellow Card for Pavlovic
Germany's Aleksandar Pavlovic has been shown a yellow card by the referee after committing a foul that was judged to be excessively rough.
June 26, 2026 02:14
Free Kick
43:07 — Valencia Earns Free Kick
Ecuador's Enner Valencia has been awarded a free kick after being fouled in the attacking half of the pitch.
June 26, 2026 02:14
Free Kick
43:07 — Pavlovic Concedes Foul
A foul has been called against Germany's Aleksandar Pavlovic, giving Ecuador a set-piece opportunity in the opponent's half.
June 26, 2026 02:13
Yellow Card
42:24 — Hincapié Booked
Ecuador's Piero Hincapié has received a yellow card after a challenge that the referee deemed reckless and dangerous.
June 26, 2026 02:13
Free Kick
42:22 — Sané Wins Free Kick
Germany's Leroy Sané has earned a free kick after being brought down in the attacking half of the field.
June 26, 2026 02:13
Free Kick
42:22 — Hincapié Penalized
Ecuador's Piero Hincapié has been penalized for a foul, handing the German side a free kick.
June 26, 2026 02:09
37:55 — Play Resumes
Following a short interruption, proceedings are back underway and both teams are ready to continue.
June 26, 2026 02:09
37:53 — Play Halted Briefly
A brief stoppage in play has been called involving the German side, momentarily bringing the match to a halt.
June 26, 2026 02:09
37:48 — Nmecha Effort Denied
Germany's Felix Nmecha fired a right-footed effort from distance — outside the penalty area — but it was blocked before threatening goal. Leroy Sané had laid the chance on for him.
June 26, 2026 02:04
Corner
34:24 | Corner Kick Awarded to Germany
Germany are given a corner kick. It was Joel Ordóñez who put the ball behind for it to be awarded.
June 26, 2026 02:04
34:21 | Musiala's Left-Footed Drive Blocked
Florian Wirtz picks out Jamal Musiala, who unleashes a left-footed drive from the left side of the penalty area, but his effort is blocked.
June 26, 2026 02:03
31:33 | Valencia's Right-Footed Attempt Blocked
Nilson Angulo sets up Enner Valencia, who drives a right-footed attempt from the right channel of the penalty box, but it is blocked.
June 26, 2026 02:01
29:52 | Match Resumes After Drinks Interval
The drinks interval has come to an end and both sides are set to resume the contest.
June 26, 2026 01:58
26:51 | Play Paused for Scheduled Drinks Break
The referee brings play to a temporary halt to allow the players their scheduled drinks break.
June 26, 2026 01:54
Corner
24:35 | Galíndez Produces Fine Save to Deny Havertz Header
David Raum whips in a cross and Kai Havertz attacks it with a header from the centre of the box, directing it towards the top left corner, but Ecuador goalkeeper Hernán Galíndez produces a brilliant save to keep it out.
June 26, 2026 01:51
Corner
20:58 | Ecuador Win a Corner Kick
Ecuador are awarded a corner after Joshua Kimmich sends the ball behind his own goal line.
June 26, 2026 01:50
Free Kick
19:06 | Alan Franco Penalised for Foul
Ecuador's Alan Franco is called up by the referee for committing a foul.
June 26, 2026 01:50
Free Kick
19:06 | Musiala Earns Germany Free Kick in Defensive Half
Germany's Jamal Musiala is fouled in his team's own half, earning his side a free kick.
June 26, 2026 01:49
Free Kick
18:46 | Kimmich Wins Free Kick in Defensive Half
Joshua Kimmich is brought down and Germany pick up a free kick in their own defensive half.
June 26, 2026 01:49
Free Kick
18:46 | Hincapié Called Up for Foul
Piero Hincapié of Ecuador is penalised by the referee for a foul.
June 26, 2026 01:47
Free Kick
15:58 | Plata Gives Away Foul
Gonzalo Plata concedes a foul, handing Germany a set-piece opportunity.
June 26, 2026 01:47
Free Kick
15:58 | Pavlovic Wins Free Kick in Defensive Half
Aleksandar Pavlovic wins a free kick for Germany inside their own defensive half.
June 26, 2026 01:47
Free Kick
15:11 | Angulo Penalised for Foul
Ecuador's Nilson Angulo is penalised after the referee spots a foul by him.
June 26, 2026 01:45
Free Kick
15:11 | Pavlovic Draws Free Kick on Right Wing
Aleksandar Pavlovic draws a free kick for Germany out on the right flank.
June 26, 2026 01:44
13:43 | Nmecha Blazes Right-Footed Effort Wide from Range
Jamal Musiala plays in Felix Nmecha, who strikes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but the ball drifts wide of the left post.
June 26, 2026 01:42
Free Kick
11:33 | Kimmich Earns Free Kick in Defensive Half
Joshua Kimmich is brought down in Germany's defensive half, earning his team a free kick.
June 26, 2026 01:42
Free Kick
11:33 | Plata Penalised for Foul
Ecuador's Gonzalo Plata is penalised after the referee awards a foul against him.
June 26, 2026 01:40
Free Kick
9:40 — Nmecha Wins Free Kick on the Left
Germany's Felix Nmecha has been awarded a free kick after being fouled on the left flank.
June 26, 2026 01:40
Free Kick
9:40 — Foul by Franco
Ecuador's Alan Franco has been penalized for a foul, giving Germany a free kick opportunity.
June 26, 2026 01:39
Corner
8:26 — GOAL! Angulo Levels for Ecuador
Goal! Ecuador are back on level terms! Nilson Angulo drives a right-footed effort from outside the penalty box into the bottom right corner of the net. The assist came from Pedro Vite, and the scoreline now reads Ecuador 1, Germany 1.
June 26, 2026 01:38
Free Kick
7:02 — Foul by Musiala
Germany's Jamal Musiala has been penalized for a foul, handing Ecuador a free kick opportunity.
June 26, 2026 01:38
Free Kick
7:02 — Valencia Wins Free Kick in Defensive Half
Ecuador's Enner Valencia has won a free kick after being fouled in his own team's defensive half of the pitch.
June 26, 2026 01:37
6:32 — Wirtz Attempt Blocked
A right-footed attempt from outside the area by Germany's Florian Wirtz has been blocked before it could trouble the keeper.
June 26, 2026 01:37
Free Kick
6:12 — Kimmich Wins Free Kick
Germany's Joshua Kimmich has been awarded a free kick after being fouled in his team's defensive half.
June 26, 2026 01:37
Free Kick
6:12 — Foul by Angulo
Ecuador's Nilson Angulo has been penalized for a foul, with the referee awarding a free kick to Germany.
June 26, 2026 01:37
Free Kick
5:49 Free Kick Given Away
David Raum is penalised for a foul, with Germany handing Ecuador a free kick opportunity.
June 26, 2026 01:36
Free Kick
5:49 Free Kick Awarded to Ecuador
Ecuador's John Yeboah earns his side a free kick, the set piece awarded in their own defensive half of the field.
June 26, 2026 01:34
Free Kick
4:11 Free Kick Surrendered
Joel Ordóñez of Ecuador is penalised for a foul, giving Germany a free kick to work with.
June 26, 2026 01:34
Free Kick
4:11 Free Kick for Germany
Jamal Musiala wins a free kick for Germany, drawing a foul in Ecuador's half to give the Germans a set piece in a dangerous area.
June 26, 2026 01:32
Corner
1:49 GOAL — Germany Lead 1-0!
Goal! Ecuador 0–1 Germany. Leroy Sané fires the four-time world champions in front, drilling a left-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner of the net. Florian Wirtz picked up the assist as Germany waste no time in taking control of the encounter.
June 26, 2026 01:30
Kick Off
Kick-Off: First Half Underway
The referee gets proceedings underway and the first half is officially up and running between Ecuador and Germany in this FIFA World Cup Group E fixture.
June 26, 2026 01:30
Starting Line-Ups Announced
Both teams have confirmed their starting elevens and the players are now out on the pitch going through their pre-match warm-up drills.