Germany
Germany open Group E as the obvious reference point and will expect to set the tempo of the section. The key question is how quickly they can convert control into separation on the table.
As of April 3, 2026, Group E features Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, and Curaçao. The page below tracks the match order, points-table picture, and the latest competitive context around a section that mixes a heavyweight with three very different challengers.
Germany carry major expectation, Ecuador bring speed and energy, Ivory Coast offer physical quality and tournament confidence, and Curaçao give the group a wildcard profile that cannot be ignored.
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
Group E
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
Group E
Curacao0 - 0
Ivory CoastGroup E Standings
View All Standings →As of April 3, 2026, no Group E match has been played, so all four teams start level on zero points and zero goal difference. The table below will begin to separate once the section opens on June 14, 2026.
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 usually bring one of the sharper athletic profiles in any tournament group and can make matches uncomfortable with pace and pressing. Their route to qualification is built on intensity and direct threat.
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast have enough strength, individual quality, and confidence to challenge anyone in this section. If they stay compact and efficient in both boxes, they can seriously push for a knockout place.
Curaçao
Curaçao enter as the underdog, but their presence still changes the group because every point matters in the 48-team format. Staying organized and opportunistic is the clearest way for them to stay alive in the race.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of April 3, 2026, Group E includes Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, and Curaçao. The group was locked in after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw and the completion of the last qualification decisions.
The top two teams in Group E qualify directly for the Round of 32. The eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also advance in the expanded 48-team format.
As of April 3, 2026, the Group E standings are level because no match has been played yet. All four teams start on zero points, zero wins, and zero goal difference before the opening fixtures.
Group E opens on June 14, 2026 and the final round of group-stage fixtures is scheduled for June 25, 2026. Full kickoff times and venue links are listed in the schedule section above.