Round 3 ·
Ecuador
4-4-2
Sebastian Beccacece
WinnerHT: 1-1
Germany
4-2-3-1
Julian Nagelsmann
Updated:
Half Time
1–1
90 Min
2–1
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Ecuador
4-4-2 · Sebastian Beccacece
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
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Germany
4-2-3-1 · Julian Nagelsmann
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Germany left MetLife Stadium, New Jersey with the result that mattered most, edging Ecuador 2-1 after a contest that moved quickly from balance to pressure and then to a decisive home finish. With the score at 1-1 at half time, the match stayed alive until 77, when Ecuador's second goal of the night turned the outcome in their favour. For Germany, the finish confirmed why they arrived as the side sitting 1st with 6 points from 3 matches and a goal difference of 6. For Ecuador, the response was built on a far tighter defensive record, and the numbers around the game underlined how narrow the margin was.
The opening phase showed why both coaches had reasons to believe their own structure could hold. Julian Nagelsmann set Germany up in 4-2-3-1, and Sebastian Beccacece matched Ecuador with 4-4-2, a shape that helped them stay compact enough to reach the interval level at 1-1. Germany came in with 2 wins from 3 and 10 goals scored, while Ecuador arrived with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, plus only 2 goals scored and 2 conceded. That contrast framed the whole evening: Germany carried the sharper attacking profile, but Ecuador had enough discipline to keep the game within one decisive moment.
MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, gave the match a strong stage, and the atmosphere matched the stakes for a fixture in World Cup Group E, Round 3. The crowd of 80663 saw a game that changed early when Germany struck in 2, before Ecuador levelled through the equaliser at 9. The first yellow card came to Germany in 43, followed by a home booking in 44 and another for Germany in 50, which hinted at how tense the central spell became. By the time the decisive home goal arrived in 77, the match had already settled into a contest of concentration rather than open exchanges.
Germany's coach Julian Nagelsmann will still point to the overall numbers from the wider campaign: 2 wins, no draws, 1 loss, 10 goals for and 4 against, all of which kept them at the top of the standings. Ecuador's Sebastian Beccacece can also take value from a performance that stayed level at 1-1 at the break and reached the final stages with the score still open. The cards, the 1-1 half-time line and the 2-1 finish all showed a game decided by small moments rather than a broad gap in control. For Iceland fans, that made it a late, tense watch with the outcome decided inside the final quarter.
In league terms, Germany remained 1st on 6 points and Ecuador stayed 3rd on 4, so the result sharpened the difference between the two sides in World Cup Group E, Round 3. With Germany's goal difference now standing at 6 and Ecuador's at 0, the table still told a clear story about attacking efficiency. For readers in Iceland, the match also fit neatly into an evening slot at Thursday 25 June, 20:00 GMT, with Stod 2 Sport among the listed watch options. The final scoreline gave Germany the edge, but Ecuador's performance kept the contest respectable until the 77th minute.
What next for both sides will depend on how they handle the same contrast that defined this match: Germany's 10 goals for across 3 matches against Ecuador's 2 goals for across 3. The final whistle left Germany on top of the group picture and Ecuador still in touch, but with less room to absorb another narrow ending.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Germany will arrive at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey with the sharper numbers and the clearer early control of World Cup Group E. Julian Nagelsmann's side sit first in the table with 3 points from 1 match, a 7-goals-for return and only 1 goal against, while Ecuador are third after 1 match with 0 points, 0 goals scored and 1 conceded. That gap makes this a meeting with real weight for both teams, because Germany can deepen their hold on top spot and Ecuador can change the feel of their campaign in one night.
For Ecuador, Sebastian Beccacece will need a response built on structure and patience. Their first match left them with 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, and the attacking line still has to find its opening goal of the group. Against a Germany side that has already shown a strong balance between cutting edge and control, Ecuador's challenge will be to keep the contest compact for long enough to make the later stages matter. The home record in the table says 0 goals for and 1 against, so the margin for error is already narrow.
Germany's start has been the opposite. One win from 1 match, 7 goals scored and a goal difference of 6 give Nagelsmann's team the kind of platform every group leader wants before Round 3. The table also shows they have already absorbed 1 goal while keeping a positive balance that stands out next to Ecuador's -1. That contrast matters at this stage of World Cup Group E, because the side with 3 points can play with a degree of control, while the side on 0 points must find a way to alter the direction of the group quickly.
The venue adds a different layer without changing the basic equation. MetLife Stadium, New Jersey will host a match that is scheduled for Thursday 25 June, 20:00 GMT, a detail that matters for fans in Iceland planning to follow the contest at a local-friendly hour. Stod 2 Sport is listed among the watch options, giving viewers in Iceland a direct way into a game that could shape the table at the top and the bottom. For a group still early in its course, timing and access matter because supporters in Iceland can track not just the score but the wider rhythm of World Cup Group E as it develops.
Across the table, Germany's 6-goal difference compared with Ecuador's -1 is the clearest sign of how the opening round has separated the sides. One team has already turned 1 match into a commanding statistical base, while the other has yet to score and will need to solve that problem quickly if the group is to stay alive for them. The coaches also shape the tone: Nagelsmann's team have the stronger early output, and Beccacece's side face the task of closing the distance without the comfort of points behind them.
World Cup Group E Round 3 will therefore begin with a straightforward but demanding question: can Ecuador find enough order to slow Germany's momentum, or will Germany use their 3-point start to tighten their grip on first place? For fans in Iceland, the 20:00 GMT kickoff makes it an easy one to follow, and the table says the stakes are already immediate for both teams.
Ecuador produced one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, fighting back to defeat Germany 2-1 and…
Both teams could have won today but Ecuador just managed to carve out the victory
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Ecuador: 39%, Germany: 61%.
Pascal Gross from Germany goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Gonzalo Plata
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Willian Pacho relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Ecuador
Ball possession: Ecuador: 39%, Germany: 61%.
Pascal Gross from Germany tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Willian Pacho relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Germany takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Pervis Estupinan relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Germany takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Pervis Estupinan relieves the pressure with a clearance
Pervis Estupinan relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Ecuador
Deniz Undav from Germany sends an effort wide of target
Deniz Undav goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Deniz Undav but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Deniz Undav finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Pascal Gross creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Felix Torres from Ecuador intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pedro Vite makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jordy Caicedo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Willian Pacho from Ecuador intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added
Safe hands from Manuel Neuer as he comes out and claims the ball
Ecuador start a counter attack
Ball possession: Ecuador: 41%, Germany: 59%.
Malick Thiaw wins an air challenge against Kevin Rodriguez
Kevin Rodriguez from Ecuador intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yellow card for Gonzalo Plata
Gonzalo Plata is shown a yellow card by the referee
Reckless challenge there. Gonzalo Plata commits a rough foul on Jamal Musiala
Joel Ordonez from Ecuador intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
David Raum swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Pervis Estupinan from Ecuador intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pervis Estupinan from Ecuador goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Maximilian Beier
The cross by David Raum from Germany successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Kevin Rodriguez from Ecuador goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Malick Thiaw
Kevin Rodriguez hand-balls
Kevin Rodriguez controls the ball with his hand
John Yeboah is leaving the field to be replaced by Felix Torres in a tactical substitution.
Nilson Angulo is leaving the field to be replaced by Jordy Caicedo in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Ecuador: 42%, Germany: 58%.
The referee signals a free kick as Maximilian Beier from Germany trips Pedro Vite
Joel Ordonez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Angelo Stiller relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ecuador start a counter attack
Pedro Vite makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Maximilian Beier makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nilson Angulo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
John Yeboah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Safe hands from Manuel Neuer as he comes out and claims the ball
Ecuador start a counter attack
Angelo Preciado relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Ecuador: 43%, Germany: 57%.
Pedro Vite made the key pass for the goal!
Gonzalo Plata managed to score from an easy position.
Kevin Rodriguez provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Gonzalo Plata scores with the left foot!
Kevin Rodriguez gets a finish in but his shot is hacked off the goal line!
Kevin Rodriguez wins an air challenge against David Raum
Pedro Vite from Ecuador swings in the corner from the right.
Jonathan Tah successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Kevin Rodriguez is blocked
John Yeboah wins an air challenge against Angelo Stiller
The cross by Moises Caicedo from Ecuador successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Good effort by Leroy Sane as he directs a shot on target, but Hernan Galindez saves it
Germany start a counter attack
David Raum relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Ecuador
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
David Raum creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Moises Caicedo wins an air challenge against Deniz Undav
Ball possession: Ecuador: 41%, Germany: 59%.
The referee signals a free kick as Gonzalo Plata from Ecuador trips Jamal Musiala
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Germany take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Germany
Florian Wirtz is leaving the field to be replaced by Pascal Gross in a tactical substitution.
Gonzalo Plata from Ecuador sends an effort wide of target
Gonzalo Plata goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Gonzalo Plata but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Gonzalo Plata finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Moises Caicedo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Manuel Neuer could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Jonathan Tah could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Goal kick for Ecuador
The game is restarted
Piero Hincapie is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Pervis Estupinan.
Ball possession: Ecuador: 41%, Germany: 59%.
Today's attendance is 80663
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Germany take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Joel Ordonez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Germany with a potentially dangerous attack.
Germany are trying to create something here.
Germany take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The match is very one-sided right now. Germany are clearly dominating possession
Safe hands from Manuel Neuer as he comes out and claims the ball
Malick Thiaw from Germany intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Ecuador: 41%, Germany: 59%.
The referee signals a free kick as Malick Thiaw from Germany trips Nilson Angulo
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Felix Nmecha is leaving the field to be replaced by Maximilian Beier in a tactical substitution.
Enner Valencia is leaving the field to be replaced by Kevin Rodriguez in a tactical substitution.
Alan Franco is leaving the field to be replaced by Angelo Preciado in a tactical substitution.
Safe hands from Hernan Galindez as he comes out and claims the ball
Willian Pacho successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Florian Wirtz is blocked
Germany are trying to create something here.
Jonathan Tah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ecuador take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Enner Valencia shoots from outside the box, but Manuel Neuer has it under control
Enner Valencia tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Manuel Neuer
Ecuador are in control of the ball.
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Pedro Vite relieves the pressure with a clearance
Germany take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Enner Valencia wins an air challenge against Antonio Ruediger
Ball possession: Ecuador: 38%, Germany: 62%.
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
Joshua Kimmich is leaving the field to be replaced by Malick Thiaw in a tactical substitution.
Kai Havertz is leaving the field to be replaced by Deniz Undav in a tactical substitution.
The referee signals a free kick as Leroy Sane from Germany trips Willian Pacho
Willian Pacho wins an air challenge against Kai Havertz
Antonio Ruediger wins an air challenge against Gonzalo Plata
Safe hands from Hernan Galindez as he comes out and claims the ball
Moises Caicedo is penalised for pushing Jamal Musiala
Germany take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jonathan Tah is penalised for pushing Nilson Angulo
Pedro Vite makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Germany start a counter attack
Joshua Kimmich makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Pedro Vite makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Ecuador: 39%, Germany: 61%.
Goal kick for Germany
A chance presents itself to Moises Caicedo from Ecuador but his header goes wide
John Yeboah from Ecuador swings in the corner from the right.
Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
A shot by John Yeboah is blocked
Ecuador start a counter attack
Nilson Angulo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Angelo Stiller relieves the pressure with a clearance
Germany start a counter attack
Nilson Angulo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Pedro Vite wins an air challenge against Felix Nmecha
Germany take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Willian Pacho makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Germany with a potentially dangerous attack.
Germany take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Germany take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Ecuador: 38%, Germany: 62%.
Germany take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Germany take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee shows Alan Franco the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Alan Franco relieves the pressure with a clearance
Joshua Kimmich relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as David Raum from Germany trips Joel Ordonez
The game is restarted
After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to revoke the penalty for Germany!
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Germany.
PENALTY! - Joel Ordonez from Ecuador commits a penalty against Kai Havertz.
Felix Nmecha creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The referee signals a free kick as Leroy Sane from Germany trips Pedro Vite
Kai Havertz wins an air challenge against Moises Caicedo
Aleksandar Pavlovic is leaving the field to be replaced by Angelo Stiller in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Ecuador: 38%, Germany: 62%.
Dangerous challenge by Kai Havertz from Germany. Willian Pacho on the receiving end of that.
Willian Pacho relieves the pressure with a clearance
Piero Hincapie relieves the pressure with a clearance
Piero Hincapie successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Florian Wirtz is blocked
The cross by David Raum from Germany successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Germany start a counter attack
David Raum makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Germany take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jonathan Tah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
Moises Caicedo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ecuador take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
David Raum relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
Joel Ordonez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Germany are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Manuel Neuer as he comes out and claims the ball
Ball possession: Ecuador: 37%, Germany: 63%.
After a tactical foul, Aleksandar Pavlovic sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Aleksandar Pavlovic from Germany goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Enner Valencia
Jamal Musiala could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Yellow card for Piero Hincapie
Piero Hincapie is shown a yellow card by the referee
Piero Hincapie from Ecuador goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Leroy Sane
Ecuador take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Germany take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Moises Caicedo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Germany with a potentially dangerous attack.
Germany are trying to create something here.
Germany are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Ecuador: 41%, Germany: 59%.
Germany take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pedro Vite relieves the pressure with a clearance
Germany are trying to create something here.
Aleksandar Pavlovic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Piero Hincapie relieves the pressure with a clearance
The match resumes with a drop ball
The game is restarted
The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
Willian Pacho successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Felix Nmecha is blocked
Germany are trying to create something here.
Alan Franco makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Alan Franco relieves the pressure with a clearance
Germany are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Manuel Neuer as he comes out and claims the ball
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Piero Hincapie relieves the pressure with a clearance
Florian Wirtz from Germany swings in the corner from the left.
Joel Ordonez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Jamal Musiala is blocked
Florian Wirtz creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Germany start a counter attack
Alan Franco wins an air challenge against Florian Wirtz
Ball possession: Ecuador: 44%, Germany: 56%.
Germany take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aleksandar Pavlovic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ecuador start a counter attack
Moises Caicedo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Florian Wirtz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Pedro Vite relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jonathan Tah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Enner Valencia from Ecuador sends an effort wide of target
Enner Valencia goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Enner Valencia but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Enner Valencia finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Ecuador start a counter attack
Aleksandar Pavlovic relieves the pressure with a clearance
Moises Caicedo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Germany take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Antonio Ruediger wins an air challenge against John Yeboah
Ecuador take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Ecuador: 45%, Germany: 55%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Leroy Sane relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alan Franco relieves the pressure with a clearance
Florian Wirtz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ecuador take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
David Raum relieves the pressure with a clearance
John Yeboah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Felix Nmecha wins an air challenge against Nilson Angulo
What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
Kai Havertz sends a header towards goal, but Hernan Galindez is there to comfortably save it
The cross by David Raum from Germany successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Kai Havertz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Pedro Vite relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Ecuador: 42%, Germany: 58%.
Safe hands from Manuel Neuer as he comes out and claims the ball
Leroy Sane makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ecuador with a potentially dangerous attack.
Gonzalo Plata makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aleksandar Pavlovic relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alan Franco makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Leroy Sane relieves the pressure with a clearance
Joshua Kimmich from Germany intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ecuador take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manuel Neuer from Germany intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Moises Caicedo swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Joshua Kimmich relieves the pressure with a clearance
Antonio Ruediger from Germany intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Piero Hincapie relieves the pressure with a clearance
Antonio Ruediger from Germany intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Ecuador: 34%, Germany: 66%.
Ecuador take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Alan Franco from Ecuador goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jamal Musiala
Piero Hincapie from Ecuador goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joshua Kimmich
Ecuador take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ecuador take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Germany take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Gonzalo Plata from Ecuador trips Aleksandar Pavlovic
Aleksandar Pavlovic relieves the pressure with a clearance
Pedro Vite relieves the pressure with a clearance
John Yeboah relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Nilson Angulo from Ecuador trips Aleksandar Pavlovic
Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
John Yeboah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Ecuador: 26%, Germany: 74%.
Goal kick for Ecuador
Felix Nmecha fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Jonathan Tah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Joel Ordonez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Joel Ordonez from Ecuador intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Gonzalo Plata from Ecuador trips Joshua Kimmich
Joel Ordonez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Moises Caicedo from Ecuador intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Alan Franco from Ecuador trips Felix Nmecha
Germany take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Ecuador: 41%, Germany: 59%.
Pedro Vite provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Nilson Angulo from Ecuador beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!
Pedro Vite makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Felix Nmecha could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ecuador are trying to create something here.
Jamal Musiala is penalised for pushing Enner Valencia
Pedro Vite relieves the pressure with a clearance
Willian Pacho successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Florian Wirtz is blocked
Willian Pacho could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Nilson Angulo from Ecuador goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joshua Kimmich
Joshua Kimmich relieves the pressure with a clearance
Joshua Kimmich wins an air challenge against Nilson Angulo
Dangerous challenge by David Raum from Germany. John Yeboah on the receiving end of that.
Alan Franco relieves the pressure with a clearance
Germany are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Ecuador: 9%, Germany: 91%.
The referee signals a free kick as Joel Ordonez from Ecuador trips Jamal Musiala
Safe hands from Manuel Neuer as he comes out and claims the ball
The game is restarted
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Germany stands.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Germany.
Aleksandar Pavlovic made the key pass for the goal!
Florian Wirtz provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Leroy Sane scores with the left foot!
Germany with a potentially dangerous attack.
Germany take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Germany take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Piero Hincapie relieves the pressure with a clearance
Joel Ordonez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Germany are in control of the ball.
David Raum relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ecuador take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
Germany kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to MetLife Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to MetLife Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to MetLife Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to MetLife Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to MetLife Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from MetLife Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Iceland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Iceland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Iceland is at 20:00 GMT on Thursday 25 June 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Iceland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Iceland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
Ecuador and Germany have no recorded wins, draws, or losses in the last 8 meetings based on the available summary.
This is World Cup Group E, Round 3, at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, in the USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
80,663
Minute
90+4'
Winner
Ecuador
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