FIFA Men's World Cup

Ecuador vs. Germany Highlights: Ecuador Advances To Round of 32

Updated: Jun 25, 2026 - 6:13 PM ET

Ecuador advanced to the Round of 32 with a dramatic win over Germany, which was looking to cap off a perfect group stage with a win at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Germany had already won Group E with a 2-0 record and a goal difference of +7 entering Thursday. Meanwhile, Ecuador had to win to keep its tournament alive after managing just one point in its first two matches.

Here are the top plays from Ecuador vs. Germany:

Jun 25, 2026 - 3:00p ET

Ecuador vs. Germany Live Score, How To Watch

Live Coverage for this has ended

Jun 25, 2026 - 6:08p ET

Euphoria!

Jun 25, 2026 - 5:44p ET

What Goals Do To People

Jun 25, 2026 - 5:41p ET

Lead Change!

Jun 25, 2026 - 5:38p ET

Missed Opportunity

Jun 25, 2026 - 5:32p ET

Hydration Check

Jun 25, 2026 - 5:28p ET

BIG Save

Jun 25, 2026 - 5:24p ET

German Subs

Jun 25, 2026 - 5:11p ET

Should This Have Been A Penalty?

Jun 25, 2026 - 4:52p ET

HALFTIME: Ecuador 1, Germany 1

Jun 25, 2026 - 4:29p ET

Hydration Check

Jun 25, 2026 - 4:12p ET

A Prompt Response!

Jun 25, 2026 - 4:05p ET

Germany Scores FAST!

Jun 25, 2026 - 3:42p ET

You'll Never Guess It!

Jun 25, 2026 - 3:20p ET

Germany Lineup Perspective

Jun 25, 2026 - 3:10p ET

Times Square Takeover

Live Coverage for this began on Jun 25, 2026 - 5:59p ET

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