Ecuador Stuns Germany to Reach Knockouts

Ecuador came from behind to beat already-qualified Germany 2-1 in a dramatic Group E finale at MetLife Stadium, securing a place in the World Cup round of 32.

The result, played amid extreme heat warnings, eliminated South Korea from contention.

German coach Julian Nagelsmann called his team's performance 'tactical suicide,' while Ecuador's Sebastian Beccacece climbed into the stands to celebrate with his family.

The victory was described as Ecuador's biggest World Cup result ever, with Gonzalo Plata scoring the late winner after a Manuel Neuer blunder.