Ecuador Beats Germany 2-1 to Reach World Cup Knockout Stage for First Time Since 2006
Ecuador rallied to beat Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium, advancing to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2006 under the expanded format.
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Ecuador rallied to beat Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium, advancing to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2006 under the expanded format.
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