# WORLD CUP DAY 15: Ecuador joy as Brobbey becomes unlikely hero

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Published: 2026-06-26T07:33:40+00:00
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## Resource

Ecuador stunned Germany in an eventful round of final group stage games, as they qualified for the knockout stage.  Tom Clarke hears from Times journalists across America as Paul Hirst reports on Netherlands 3-1 win against Tunisia, James Gheerbrant watches Sweden rescue a draw with Japan and Peter Rutzler see Turkey salvage some pride by beating co-hosts USA 3-2.  In part two Tom chats to reporter Ian Whittell who offers his view on Brazil and Spain and previews Cape Verde's huge clash with Saudi Arabia as they attempt to keep their remarkable World Cup story going.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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