FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Guide
Group Details
Group E consists of Germany, Curaçao, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador. They contest a round-robin schedule to determine the top two direct slots and third-place wildcard spots.
Group E StandingsGroup Stage
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Curaçao | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Ecuador | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top 2: Advance to Round of 32 3rd: Best 8/12 Advance
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Group E Match Schedule
Match 25•GROUP•Group E
GermanyVS
Curaçao
2026-06-12Local: 16:00 | UTC: 20:00
Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia
Match 26•GROUP•Group E
Côte d'IvoireVS
Ecuador
2026-06-12Local: 21:00 | UTC: 04:00
Levi's StadiumSan Francisco
Match 27•GROUP•Group E
GermanyVS
Côte d'Ivoire
2026-06-17Local: 16:00 | UTC: 23:00
Lumen FieldSeattle
Match 28•GROUP•Group E
EcuadorVS
Curaçao
2026-06-17Local: 21:00 | UTC: 21:00
BMO FieldToronto
Match 29•GROUP•Group E
EcuadorVS
Germany
2026-06-22Local: 16:00 | UTC: 23:00
BC PlaceVancouver
Match 30•GROUP•Group E
CuraçaoVS
Côte d'Ivoire
2026-06-22Local: 21:00 | UTC: 02:00
Estadio AkronGuadalajara
Qualification Scenarios
Every win awards 3 points, while a draw awards 1 point. With the expanded 48-team bracket, achieving a positive goal difference in Group E is critical to secure wildcard entry for the third-placed team if they do not finish in the top two.