Despite Leroy Sané netting inside two minutes, the Group E winners capitulate in New Jersey to hand Ecuador a priceless 2-1 victory and a ticket to the round of 32.

Deutschland steht schon nach dem zweiten Spiel als Gruppensieger fest. Zeit also, gegen Ecuador die Stammspieler zu schonen und anderen eine Chance zu geben – oder?

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 : Already-qualified Germany will look to make it three wins out of their three Group E matches on Thursday when they take on Ecuador, aiming to…

Germany have already secured their place in the knockout rounds, but Julian Nagelsmann's side still have history in their sights when they face...

Julian Nagelsmann’s team has an unassailable lead in Group E.

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, June 24 : Germany's "bogeyman" Antonio Ruediger will be ready for more playing time as coach Julian Nagelsmann plans a few tweaks to the starting…

Frühe Führung, später Rückschlag: Deutschland verliert zum Abschluss der Gruppenphase 1:2 gegen Ecuador. Der Gruppensieg bleibt, die Leistung aber wirft Fragen auf.

Germany had already qualified for the knockouts of the 2026 World Cup, but their performance was still disappointing in a 2-1 defeat.

Germany had already qualified for the knockouts of the 2026 World Cup, but their performance was still disappointing in a 2-1 defeat.

Analysing the major talking points from the Group E clash in New York New Jersey

Dejection painted the faces of the Germany national team when the final whistle sounded on Friday.

Germany finish top of Group E, with Ivory Coast second and Ecuador will have a chance of qualifying on third place.

Germany, despite securing knockout qualification, suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup, with Leroy Sane scoring early but momentum fading quickly.

The South Americans suffer the worst possible start when already-qualified Germany struck in the second minute

Germany was outplayed and deservedly dropped its final group stage clash.

East Rutherford (dpa) - Bundestrainer Julian Nagelsmann hat nach der frühen Führung gegen Ecuador die Abgeklärtheit im deutschen Team gefehlt. „Wir hatten einen super Start ins…

EAST RUTHERFORD, United States: Ecuador kept their World Cup campaign alive as Gonzalo Plata’s winner completed a memorable come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Germany to send them…

Ecuador 2-1 Germany: Gonzalo Plata struck a late winner to capitalise on Manuel Neuer’s latest error and secure his nation’s progress to the knockout stage for the second time

Deutschland enttäuscht auf ganzer Linie gegen Ecuador. Neben dem Gegner bereitet der Elf von Julian Nagelsmann auch der Rasen Probleme. Schon Franzosen und Brasilianer beschwerten…

Julian Nagelsmann’s side possesses plenty of talent, but a mismatch of personnel and a lack of chemistry suggests this Germany team won’t have enough to challenge for the World Cup

South Americans survive seven minutes of hell to reach last 32, while Ivory Coast beat Curacao to seal runners-up spot in Group F.