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Эквадор is referenced primarily in relation to its national football team's performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where it defeated Germany 2:1 in a surprising upset, advancing to the playoff stage. The country was also mentioned in connection with drug trafficking activities involving cocaine smuggled from Ecuador into Russia and other countries via seafood shipments. Additionally, there were reports of celebrations following Mexico's victory over Ecuador in the World Cup round of 16, which resulted in tragic incidents due to mass gatherings.

Recent coverage

England beats DRC Congo in a World Cup football match — Вести
What happened in a day: Wednesday, July 1 — Интерфакс
Lawyer Reveals Where Smugglers Most Often Hide Drugs — Вести
Three people die in Mexico City during celebration of Mexican team's World Cup victory — Вечерняя Москва
Two people die in a crush after Mexico's team exits the World Cup round of 16 — Коммерсантъ
FSB reports seizure of half a tonne of cocaine from tuna carcasses in St. Petersburg port — Коммерсантъ
Mexican footballer repeats Pelé's achievement — Вести
Three more participants of the World Cup's round of 16 determined — Вести
Mexico advances to the Round of 16 at the World Cup after defeating Ecuador — Вечерняя Москва
Mexico defeats Ecuador 2-0 in World Cup football match — Коммерсантъ
Mexico beats Ecuador 2-0 in 2026 World Cup match — Вести
Mexico vs Ecuador World Cup 2026 match delayed due to weather conditions — Вести
Mexico vs Ecuador World Cup 2026 match postponed due to rain — Коммерсантъ
Colorful Bananas Are Being Grown in Experimental Greenhouses in Sochi — Вести
19-year-old bodybuilder dies in Venezuela earthquake — Вести
Victory or Elimination: Play-Offs Begin for the 2026 World Cup — Фонтанка
All 1/16 Final Match Pairs for the FIFA World Cup Are Now Known — Вести
The teams that qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs have been announced — Вести
Ecuador shocks Germany and qualifies for the knockout stage; Iran and Egypt prepare for pride match in Seattle on Pride Day. What's happening at the World Cup? Super short — Meduza
About 1,000 rescuers from 16 countries have deployed to Venezuela — Интерфакс