New Jersey Stadium, June 26 (IANS) Ecuador came from behind to beat four-time champions Germany 2-1 through Gonzalo Plata’s late strike to secure their spot in the Round of 32, only the second time in their history after a similar achievement in 2006. The victory has confirmed Ecuador’s place in the knockouts as one of the best eight third-placed teams. Germany, despite defeat, still top the section thanks to their superior goal difference over Ivory Coast, who also finished with six points.Germ…
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Philadelphia (US), June 14 (IANS) Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Ecuador will face off for the first time ever in this Group E showdown of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday. Ecuador are set to appear at their fifth FIFA World Cup and their second in a row, having featured at Qatar 2022 (2002, 2006, 2014, 2022 and 2026). They were exceptional in South American qualifying, finishing second behind Argentina in the standings.Ecuador first graced the global showpiece in 2002. They have progressed be…