Germany's Rollercoaster Ends in Shock Defeat to Ecuador
Germany's group stage at the 2026 World Cup proved a rollercoaster, ending in a surprise 2-1 defeat to Ecuador.
The four-time champions began in emphatic fashion, thrashing Curacao 7-1 in an eye-catching opener. They followed it with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, but stumbled in their final match as Ecuador claimed a notable victory.
The result reshuffled the group and offered a reminder that even the tournament's heavyweights remain vulnerable in the expanded competition.
Germany now turn their attention to the knockout rounds, where the margin for error disappears.
