×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Informed Minds Prefer The Standard
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Germany committed 'tactical suicide' vs Ecuador, says Nagelsmann

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

 Ecuador's forward Kevin Rodriguez and Germany's Malick Thiaw fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group E match at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 25, 2026. [TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP]

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side, who had already qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup, had committed "tactical suicide" after Ecuador came from behind to beat the Germans 2-1 on Thursday.

Leroy Sane gave Group E winners Germany a perfect start by netting after two minutes but Nilson Angulo equalized seven minutes later.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
By Mose Sammy 23 hrs ago
Sports
Patrick Kanjuki raids the bar in Thika
Sports
Song and dance as World Anti-Doping Agency boss comes calling
Sports
Susan maintains ladies' dominance at Nyali
By Mose Sammy 1 day ago
Sports
Muthiga rules Vet memorial tourney