In a thrilling Group E match at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Ecuador stunned Germany 2-1. Enner Valencia's 18th-minute header gave the South American side a crucial lead, before Julian Brandt's 72nd-minute equaliser seemed to rescue a point for the Germans. However, Ayrton Preciado's clinical 86th-minute strike sealed the win and sent Ecuador top of the group, sending shockwaves through the football world.