Group E

Group Overview

Germany is expected to lead this group based on World Cup pedigree.

Ecuador and Ivory Coast could surprise as dark horses in this group.

Curaçao faces a tough challenge but could cause upsets.

Standings

# Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Germany Germany 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
2 Curaçao Curaçao 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
3 Ivory Coast Ivory Coast 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
4 Ecuador Ecuador 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
Top 2 advance to Round of 32

Key Match to Watch

Thu, Jun 25, 2026 8:00 PM
Ecuador Ecuador
VS
Germany Germany

Two experienced nations meet with 14 World Cups between them.

📍 MetLife Stadium

🔮 Our Prediction

Germany should win this group comfortably. The real battle is for second place.

1
Germany Germany Advances 1st

Germany have the pedigree (10 World Cups, 64% win rate) to top this group.

2
Ecuador Ecuador Advances 2nd

Ecuador have enough World Cup experience (4 appearances) to navigate through.

✗ Ivory Coast Ivory Coast — Ivory Coast have found World Cup victories hard to come by (3 wins in 9 matches).
✗ Curaçao Curaçao — Curaçao will be making their debut and face a steep learning curve.

Match-by-Match Predictions

Sun, Jun 14 NRG Stadium
Germany Germany vs Curaçao Curaçao

Too close to call. A draw wouldn't surprise anyone.
Sun, Jun 14 Lincoln Financial Field
Ivory Coast Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Ecuador

Too close to call. A draw wouldn't surprise anyone.
Sat, Jun 20 BMO Field
Germany Germany vs Ivory Coast Ivory Coast

Too close to call. A draw wouldn't surprise anyone.
Sun, Jun 21 Arrowhead Stadium
Ecuador Ecuador vs Curaçao Curaçao

Too close to call. A draw wouldn't surprise anyone.
Thu, Jun 25 Lincoln Financial Field
Curaçao Curaçao vs Ivory Coast Ivory Coast

Too close to call. A draw wouldn't surprise anyone.
Thu, Jun 25 MetLife Stadium
Ecuador Ecuador vs Germany Germany

Too close to call. A draw wouldn't surprise anyone.

Team Analysis

Germany
Germany Tournament Favorite

Germany have appeared in 10 World Cups with an all-time record of 32W-7D-11L. Their biggest World Cup win was 8-0 against Saudi Arabia.

World Cups: 10
Record: 32W-7D-11L
Win Rate: 64%
Ecuador
Ecuador Potential Dark Horse

Ecuador have appeared in 4 World Cups with an all-time record of 5W-2D-6L. Their biggest World Cup win was 3-0 against Costa Rica.

World Cups: 4
Record: 5W-2D-6L
Win Rate: 38.5%
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast Potential Dark Horse

Ivory Coast have appeared in 3 World Cups with an all-time record of 3W-1D-5L. Their biggest World Cup win was 3-0 against North Korea.

World Cups: 3
Record: 3W-1D-5L
Win Rate: 33.3%
Curaçao
Curaçao World Cup Newcomer

Curaçao will be making their World Cup debut in 2026.

All Matches

Sun, Jun 14 5:00 PM
Germany Germany
VS
Curaçao Curaçao
NRG Stadium
Sun, Jun 14 11:00 PM
Ivory Coast Ivory Coast
VS
Ecuador Ecuador
Lincoln Financial Field
Sat, Jun 20 8:00 PM
Germany Germany
VS
Ivory Coast Ivory Coast
BMO Field
Sun, Jun 21 12:00 AM
Ecuador Ecuador
VS
Curaçao Curaçao
Arrowhead Stadium
Thu, Jun 25 8:00 PM
Curaçao Curaçao
VS
Ivory Coast Ivory Coast
Lincoln Financial Field
Thu, Jun 25 8:00 PM
Ecuador Ecuador
VS
Germany Germany
MetLife Stadium

Frequently Asked Questions

Which teams are in Group E at World Cup 2026?
Group E consists of Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador.
When does Group E play at World Cup 2026?
Group E matches take place from June 14 to June 25, 2026.
How many teams advance from Group E?
The top 2 teams in Group E will advance to the Round of 32 at World Cup 2026. With 48 teams in 12 groups, only the top two from each group qualify for the knockout stage.
Where are Group E matches played?
Group E matches will be played at NRG Stadium, Lincoln Financial Field, BMO Field, Arrowhead Stadium and MetLife Stadium.