General view inside the stadium as Ecuador and Germany players line up during the national anthems before the match on June 25, 2026
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Germany are guaranteed to advance as winners of Group E following wins over Curacao and Ivory Coast, putting first-round exits in the two previous World Cups behind them.“It is very important that we remain modest,” said Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann.“We have won two matches, one was clear, one was very close. We want to win again tomorrow and we’ll see who we play on Monday (in the last 32).”The four-time world champions take on an Ecuador side who desperately need a victory to extend their stay in the competition.(With inputs from agencies)Follow live updates below:June 26, 2026 01:54 24:35 Attempt SavedAttempt saved. Kai Havertz (Germany) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner by Hernán Galíndez (Ecuador). Assisted by David Raum with a cross.cornerJune 26, 2026 01:51 20:58 CornerCorner, Ecuador. Conceded by Joshua Kimmich.free kickJune 26, 2026 01:50 19:06 Free Kick LostFoul by Alan Franco (Ecuador).free kickJune 26, 2026 01:50 19:06 Free Kick WonJamal Musiala (Germany) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 26, 2026 01:49 18:46 Free Kick WonJoshua Kimmich (Germany) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 26, 2026 01:49 18:46 Free Kick LostFoul by Piero Hincapié (Ecuador).free kickJune 26, 2026 01:47 15:58 Free Kick LostFoul by Gonzalo Plata (Ecuador).free kickJune 26, 2026 01:47 15:58 Free Kick WonAleksandar Pavlovic (Germany) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 26, 2026 01:47 15:11 Free Kick LostFoul by Nilson Angulo (Ecuador).free kickJune 26, 2026 01:45 15:11 Free Kick WonAleksandar Pavlovic (Germany) wins a free kick on the right wing.June 26, 2026 01:44 13:43 MissAttempt missed. Felix Nmecha (Germany) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jamal Musiala.free kickJune 26, 2026 01:42 11:33 Free Kick WonJoshua Kimmich (Germany) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 26, 2026 01:42 11:33 Free Kick LostFoul by Gonzalo Plata (Ecuador).free kickJune 26, 2026 01:40 9:40 Free Kick WonFelix Nmecha (Germany) wins a free kick on the left wing.free kickJune 26, 2026 01:40 9:40 Free Kick LostFoul by Alan Franco (Ecuador).goalJune 26, 2026 01:39 8:26 GoalGoal! Ecuador 1, Germany 1. Nilson Angulo (Ecuador) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Pedro Vite.free kickJune 26, 2026 01:38 7:02 Free Kick LostFoul by Jamal Musiala (Germany).free kickJune 26, 2026 01:38 7:02 Free Kick WonEnner Valencia (Ecuador) wins a free kick in the defensive half.June 26, 2026 01:37 6:32 Attempt BlockedAttempt blocked. Florian Wirtz (Germany) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.free kickJune 26, 2026 01:37 6:12 Free Kick WonJoshua Kimmich (Germany) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 26, 2026 01:37 6:12 Free Kick LostFoul by Nilson Angulo (Ecuador).free kickJune 26, 2026 01:37 5:49 Free Kick LostFoul by David Raum (Germany).free kickJune 26, 2026 01:36 5:49 Free Kick WonJohn Yeboah (Ecuador) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 26, 2026 01:34 4:11 Free Kick LostFoul by Joel Ordóñez (Ecuador).free kickJune 26, 2026 01:34 4:11 Free Kick WonJamal Musiala (Germany) wins a free kick in the attacking half.goalJune 26, 2026 01:32 1:49 GoalGoal! Ecuador 0, Germany 1. Leroy Sané (Germany) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Florian Wirtz.June 26, 2026 01:30 First half StartFirst Half begins.June 26, 2026 01:30 LineupLineups are announced and players are warming up. Published - June 26, 2026 01:39 am IST
