Antonio Rüdiger makes first start at 2026 World Cup as Germany fall 2-1 to Ecuador

Despite a sensational start that saw Leroy Sané score in the 2nd minute, Germany suffered their first defeat at the 2026 World Cup at the hands of Ecuador. The Germans had already secured the top spot in Group E prior to the match. Despite having little to play for, Julian Nagelsmann fielded a strong starting […]