Ecuador stunned already-qualified Germany with a 2-1 comeback win in New Jersey to reach the World Cup knockout stages and dent Scotland’s hopes of reaching the round of 32.
Gonzalo Plata's 77th-minute winner sent Ecuador through as one of the best third-placed teams, with the South American side one of the potential round of 32 opponents for England should the Three Lions top Group L.
But for Scotland, Ecuador's dramatic victory means Steve Clarke's side drop to the final eighth third-place spot with other teams still to finish their group stage.
The Tartan Army needed a favour from Germany, and it started well as Leroy Sane struck an opener inside the opening two minutes.
But Sunderland's Nilson Angulo hit a fine leveller just seven minutes later before Palata prodded home late in the second half to spark wild Ecuadorian scenes in New Jersey.
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