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Germany Close Out Group H With Fast Start Over Ecuador
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by N12 · 5 hours ago
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Germany faced Ecuador at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in the last Group H match of the 2026 World Cup. Germany led 1-0 early through Leroy Sane, while Ecuador needed a win to keep alive slim qualification hopes.
- 01Germany sought a 12th straight win after already clinching Group H first place.
- 02Ecuador came in winless, scoreless, and under pressure to stay alive.
- 03Leroy Sane scored in the second minute after a Florian Wirtz assist.
- 04Julian Nagelsmann changed only two starters, including the injured Nico Schlotterbeck's replacement.
- 05The article also listed the knockout phase dates through the July 19 final.
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