Ecuador celebrates historic World Cup win with public holiday
President Daniel Noboa has declared a nationwide public holiday after Ecuador’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The win secured Ecuador’s place in the knockout stage for only the second time in their history. Daniel Noboa praised the team and coaching staff for overcoming adversity and delivering joy to the nation. The declaration came following the match at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.
Match highlights
- Daniel Noboa announced a nationwide holiday after Ecuador’s 2-1 win over Germany.
- Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage for only the second time in their history, matching their 2006 achievement.
- The team overcame criticism and tough times, as highlighted by Daniel Noboa in a post on X.
- Ecuador needed a win after losing to Ivory Coast and drawing with Curaçao in their previous matches.
- Goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata secured the famous victory after Germany’s early lead.
