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FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group Stage
Group E
Four nations, two tickets to the Round of 32 — led by Germany.
Group E standings
Live · updates as matches finish| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  GermanyGER · FIFA #10· Qualifies | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | +6 | 6 |
| 2 |  Ivory CoastCIV · FIFA #34· Qualifies | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 3 |  EcuadorECU · FIFA #23· Best-3rd race | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  CuraçaoCUW · FIFA #82 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 |
Top 2 advance3rd — best 8 qualify
Players to watch
The headline names in each squad
In the dugout
D. AdvocaatManager · Curaçao
J. BurbanoManager · Ecuador
J. NagelsmannManager · Germany
D. BelmadiManager · Ivory CoastGroup strength
By FIFA world rankingRanked by FIFA position · avg FIFA rank #37
Group forecast
Projected points · from match win probabilitiesExpected points (green = projected top two). A model from FIFA-rank-weighted odds — not a prediction of any single result.
Group E matches
Full schedule →- Germany7 – 1Sun 14 JunCuraçao
Sun 14 Jun · NRG Stadium · Houston
- Ivory Coast1 – 0Sun 14 JunEcuador
Sun 14 Jun · Lincoln Financial Field · Philadelphia
- Germany2 – 1Sat 20 JunIvory Coast
Sat 20 Jun · BMO Field · Toronto
- Ecuador0 – 0Sun 21 JunCuraçao
Sun 21 Jun · Arrowhead Stadium · Kansas City
- Ecuador2 – 1Thu 25 JunGermany
Thu 25 Jun · MetLife Stadium · New York / New Jersey
- Curaçao0 – 2Thu 25 JunIvory Coast
Thu 25 Jun · Lincoln Financial Field · Philadelphia
Who's missing
Full injury tracker →- N. BrownGermany · Adductor InjuryOut
- N. SchlotterbeckGermany · Ligament StretchingOut
Golden Boot race
Top scorers in this group
Head to head
All-time record between the sidesBy the numbers
Biggest win: Germany 7–1 Curaçao
Where they play
How to watch Group E
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Knockout crossover
The 2026 bracket is fixed: Group E's finishing spot decides its Round of 32 opponent. Winners are seeded against a best third-placed team; runners-up meet each other. Only the eight best third-placed sides of twelve advance.
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Germany's ordeal:\nEcuador won't go quietly
Germany arrive as the group's elite force, but Ecuador's midfield muscle and Ivory Coast's attacking depth promise to make passage anything but comfortable.
Germany are the obvious architects of their own destiny. Jürgen Nagelsmann's side carries world-class defensive steel—Rüdiger, Kimmich, Tah—and the mercurial creativity of Florian Wirtz to navigate the group. But Ecuador, ranked 23rd and carrying the midfield gravitas of Moises Caicedo and the goal-threat of Kevin Rodríguez, will test Germany's resolve from the opening whistle.
Ivory Coast offers genuine ambition: Evan Ndicka's defensive nous, Ousmane Diallo's United pedigree, and the goal-scoring diversity of Guessand and Wahi create a side capable of upsetting the hierarchy. Curaçao, despite Dirk Advocaat's experience, face the arithmetic of a group where every point is warfare.
Group E — frequently asked
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group E?
Group E features Curaçao, Ecuador, Germany and Ivory Coast.
When are World Cup 2026 Group E matches played?
Group E's 6 matches run from 14 June to 25 June, 2026.
Who is the favourite in World Cup 2026 Group E?
Germany are the highest-ranked side at FIFA #10.
How many teams qualify from Group E?
The top two teams in Group E advance to the Round of 32 automatically. The third-placed side can also go through as one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
How can I watch World Cup 2026 Group E?
Group E is carried by FIFA's official media partners by territory — e.g. FOX Sports & Telemundo (United States), Televisa & TV Azteca (Mexico), Globo (Brazil). The number of matches each shows and whether coverage is free or paid varies by local rights deals.
Where are World Cup 2026 Group E matches played?
Group E is played across Houston, Philadelphia, Toronto, Kansas City and New York / New Jersey.