World Cup nation gets day off work after reaching knockout stages

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEcuador's football team achieved a dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany, securing their place in the World Cup knockout phase. Following the unexpected win, President Daniel Noboa declared Friday a national holiday across Ecuador, commending the team's resilience. Germany took an early lead through Leroy Sane, but Ecuador staged a comeback with goals from Nilson Angulo in the ninth minute and Gonzalo Plata in the 77th minute. This decisive triumph was essential for Ecuador, coming after a defeat by Ivory Coast and a draw with Curacao in their Group E matches. Ecuador progressed as one of the best eight third-placed teams, marking only their second appearance in the World Cup knockout stages, having previously reached this stage in 2006. In fullEcuador president declares national holiday after shock World Cup win over GermanyMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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