Japan played out a 1-1 draw against Sweden in their Group F clash of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they joined Netherlands in the knockout stage. Meanwhile, Ecuador defeated Germany in their final Group E match to qualify for the last 32 stage.

ECUADOR incredibly kept their World Cup alive despite a literal early kick in the teeth against Germany. And that spells yet more bad news for Scotland. The South Americans needed to win at the

Ecuador created history by beating Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and sealed their place in the knockouts. The South American team achieved an unprecedented feat with a 2-1 win in New Jersey.

South Americans survive seven minutes of hell to reach last 32, while Ivory Coast beat Curacao to seal runners-up spot in Group F.

Ecuador fell behind in the second minute of a match they needed to win to keep their World Cup hopes alive, but dug deep to stun Germany.

Ecuador came from behind to defeat Germany 2-1 and secure a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Gonzalo Plata scored the decisive late goal as Ecuador qualified for the knockouts for only the sec