President Daniel Noboa has declared Friday a nationwide public holiday after Ecuador stunned four-time champions Germany 2-1 to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The declaration came shortly after Ecuador sealed a historic victory at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, reaching the World Cup knockout stage for only the second time in the country’s history.
Announcing the…
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