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

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.

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.