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
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Curaçao
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Ivory Coast
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 |
| 4 |
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
VS
Germany
Two experienced nations meet with 14 World Cups between them.
📍 MetLife Stadium
Team Analysis
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
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
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
World Cup Newcomer
Curaçao will be making their World Cup debut in 2026.
All Matches
Sun, Jun 14
5:00 PM
Germany
VS
Curaçao
NRG Stadium
Sun, Jun 14
11:00 PM
Ivory Coast
VS
Ecuador
Lincoln Financial Field
Sat, Jun 20
8:00 PM
Germany
VS
Ivory Coast
BMO Field
Sun, Jun 21
12:00 AM
Ecuador
VS
Curaçao
Arrowhead Stadium
Thu, Jun 25
8:00 PM
Curaçao
VS
Ivory Coast
Lincoln Financial Field
Thu, Jun 25
8:00 PM
Ecuador
VS
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.