India, June 26 -- Ecuador erupted in celebration after the national football team produced one of the biggest upsets of the FIFA World Cup 2026, coming from behind to defeat Germany 2-1 and book a place in the Round of 32.

The famous victory sparked jubilant scenes across the South American nation as fans took to the streets to celebrate Ecuador's progression to the knockout stage as one of the tournament's best third-placed teams.

President declares national holiday

Joining the nationwide celebrations, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced a public holiday on Friday to mark the historic achievement.

In a post on X, Noboa praised the team's resilience despite facing criticism throughout their campaign.

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