Three things learned as Germany fell to a 2-1 defeat against Ecuador

Three things learned as Germany fell to a 2-1 defeat against EcuadorGermany’s 2-1 defeat to Ecuador was their biggest setback of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far. After convincing wins over Curaçao and Ivory Coast, Julian Nagelsmann’s side were exposed by an Ecuador team that looked more cohesive, more determined and ultimately more deserving of the result. With a Round of 32 game against Paraguay set, Germany’s performance raised several concerns about the direction of th