2026 FIFA World Cup Group E
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Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June 14 to 25, 2026.[1] The group consists of Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador. The top two teams, possibly along with the third-placed team, will advance to the round of 32.[2]
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 2 |  Curaçao |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 |  Ivory Coast |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible knockout stage based on ranking |
| 4 |  Ecuador |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First match(es) will be played: June 14, 2026. Source: FIFA
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
In the round of 32:[2]
- The winner of Group E will advance to play the third-placed team of Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, or Group F.
- The runner-up of Group E will advance to play the runner-up of Group I.
- The third-placed team of Group E might advance to play the winner of Group A, Group B, Group D, Group G, Group K, or Group L (if one of the eight best third-placed teams from the group stage).
Matches
All times listed are local.[1]
Germany vs Curaçao
The two sides have never met before.
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador
The two teams have never met before.
Germany vs Ivory Coast
The teams have previously faced each other once, in a 2009 friendly match that ended in a 2–2 draw.[5]
| Germany | Match 33 | Ivory Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
Ecuador vs Curaçao
The two teams have never met before.
Curaçao vs Ivory Coast
The two teams have never met before.
Ecuador vs Germany
Germany has won the teams' two previous meetings: a 3–0 group stage victory at the 2006 FIFA World Cup (which they hosted) and a 4–2 friendly in 2013.[6]
