Germany
Germany enter Group E as a UEFA representative with clear qualification ambitions. With 21 World Cup appearance(s) and a current FIFA ranking of #10, they are expected to challenge for a top-two finish.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E includes Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, and Curaçao. This page covers the full Group E schedule, standings, teams, fixtures, and qualification picture in one place.
Group E Schedule
View All Matches →Below is the full 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E fixture list, including match dates, kickoff times, opponents, and venues.
June 14 • 17:00 UTC
Group E
Germany0 - 0
Curacao
June 14 • 23:00 UTC
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Ivory Coast0 - 0
Ecuador
June 20 • 20:00 UTC
Group E
Germany0 - 0
Ivory Coast
June 21 • 00:00 UTC
Group E
Ecuador0 - 0
Curacao
June 25 • 20:00 UTC
Group E
Ecuador0 - 0
Germany
June 25 • 20:00 UTC
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Curacao0 - 0
Ivory CoastGroup E Standings
View All Standings →This Group E standings table tracks matches played, wins, draws, losses, goal difference, and points. It helps fans follow the qualification race as the group stage develops.
Group E
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Ecuador | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Curaçao | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group E Teams
Back to All Groups →Ecuador
Ecuador enter Group E as a CONMEBOL representative with clear qualification ambitions. With 4 World Cup appearance(s) and a current FIFA ranking of #23, they are expected to challenge for a top-two finish.
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast enter Group E as a CAF representative with clear qualification ambitions. With 4 World Cup appearance(s) and a current FIFA ranking of #37, they are expected to challenge for a top-two finish.
Curaçao
Curaçao enter Group E as a CONCACAF representative with clear qualification ambitions. With 1 World Cup appearance(s) and a current FIFA ranking of #81, they are expected to challenge for a top-two finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Group E includes Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, and Curaçao.
The top two teams in the group qualify directly for the Round of 32. Third-place teams are also compared across groups, and some advance as best third-placed teams.
Yes. In the 48-team format, eight of the twelve third-placed teams move on to the Round of 32 based on official ranking criteria.
All Group E fixtures are shown in the Schedule section above, including date, kickoff time, and venue link for each match.