Ecuador shock Germany to reach World Cup last 32 as Curaçao ousted
Ecuador secured a spot in the World Cup round of 32 after a surprise 2-1 victory over Germany. Despite the loss, Germany advanced as group winners, while other teams like the Netherlands and Japan also progressed in the tournament.
Why it matters
The result represents a significant upset in international football, impacting the knockout bracket and group standings.
Ecuador pulled off a major upset against Germany on Thursday to secure a place in the round of 32 of the World Cup, as the Netherlands, Japan and Ivory Coast also advanced and the knockout bracket began to take shape.
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