Ecuador stun Germany 2-1 to reach World Cup knockouts
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- Ecuador fought back from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in their World Cup Group E match, with goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata overturning the deficit.
- The result secured Ecuador's place in the World Cup knockout stages, advancing as one of the top eight third-placed teams.
Why it matters: Ecuador's comeback eliminates a traditional heavyweight and rewards the team with a knockout-round berth despite finishing third in Group E, extending their tournament run while ending Germany's group-stage campaign.
