Ecuador erupted in celebration after stunning Germany 2-1 at New Jersey Stadium, with President Daniel Noboa declaring a nationwide holiday to mark the historic FIFA 2026 World Cup victory.
The shock triumph secured Ecuador’s place in the Round of 32, marking only the second time in the nation’s history that La Tri have progressed beyond the World Cup group stage.
President Noboa praised the team’s resilience in a post on X, hailing the players and coaching staff for overcoming criticism to deliver a memorable result.
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“Thanks to the players and the coach who, despite the criticism, the insults, and the tough times they went through, managed to bounce back and bring this immense joy to the entire country. Tomorrow, holiday! Long live Ecuador,” he wrote.
