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 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 6 |
| 2 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| 3 |  Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Top 2: Advance to Round of 32 3rd: Best 8/12 Advance
Group E Match Schedule
Match 9GROUPGroup E
Côte d'Ivoire1 - 0
FINALEcuador
2026-06-14Local: 19:00
Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia
Match 10GROUPGroup E
Germany7 - 1
FINALCuraçao
2026-06-14Local: 12:00
NRG StadiumHouston
Match 33GROUPGroup E
Germany2 - 1
FINALCôte d'Ivoire
2026-06-20Local: 16:00
BMO FieldToronto
Match 34GROUPGroup E
Ecuador0 - 0
FINALCuraçao
2026-06-20Local: 19:00
GEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumKansas City
Match 55GROUPGroup E
Curaçao0 - 2
FINALCôte d'Ivoire
2026-06-25Local: 16:00
Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia
Match 56GROUPGroup E
Ecuador2 - 1
FINALGermany
2026-06-25Local: 16:00
MetLife StadiumNew York/New Jersey
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.
FAQ: Group E
Group E features: Germany, Curaçao, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador.