2026 World Cup: Germany wins 1-0 over Ecuador thanks to Leroy Sane's goal
June 27, 2026 · Global
Leroy Sane scored an early goal for Germany against Ecuador in a World Cup match, despite calls for the goal to be canceled due to an alleged foul.
Leroy Sane scored the goal that gave Germany a 1-0 lead over Ecuador in the second minute of the 2026 World Cup Group E match which took place at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Despite calls for the goal to be overturned via VAR due to an alleged high foul by Aleksandar Pavlovic in the process, the decision was ignored and the goal stood.