Group E

Standings, fixtures, scenarios, and group predictor

Group E at a glance

Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador share Group E in the 48-team World Cup 2026 format. Each side plays three group matches; the top two advance automatically, and a third-place finish can still reach the Round of 32 if results across other groups break favorably.

Fixture rhythm in Group E

Matchdays are spaced across the opening fortnight of the tournament. Use the fixtures table below for Eastern Time kickoffs and stadium cities. Open any row for live score updates and head-to-head context once the whistle blows.

Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Ivory Coast00000000
2Curaçao00000000
3Ecuador00000000
4Germany00000000

Fixtures

MatchDateGroupScoreStatus
Germany vs CuraçaoEstadio HoustonSun, Jun 14, 2026 · 18:00 ETeScheduled
Ivory Coast vs EcuadorEstadio PhiladelphiaMon, Jun 15, 2026 · 00:00 ETeScheduled
Germany vs Ivory CoastEstadio Kansas CitySat, Jun 20, 2026 · 18:00 ETeScheduled
Curaçao vs EcuadorEstadio MiamiSun, Jun 21, 2026 · 17:00 ETeScheduled
Curaçao vs Ivory CoastEstadio PhiladelphiaThu, Jun 25, 2026 · 21:00 ETeScheduled
Ecuador vs GermanyEstadio New York/New JerseyThu, Jun 25, 2026 · 21:00 ETeScheduled

Qualification rules

Top two in Group E advance to the Round of 32. Third place enters the pool of twelve third-placed teams; the best eight on points, goal difference, and goals scored join the knockout bracket.

Scenarios

Use the predictor below to test scorelines. A win is three points, a draw one. Goal difference matters when points are level.

Group E

GER vs CUW
CIV vs ECU
GER vs CIV
CUW vs ECU
CUW vs CIV
ECU vs GER
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Ivory Coast00000000
2Curaçao00000000
3Ecuador00000000
4Germany00000000

Frequently asked questions

Who is in Group E?+

Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador

How many teams advance from Group E?+

Two automatically; a third may qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams across all groups.