The FIFA World Cup Group E features four national teams: Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, and Curaçao. The matches in this season will be hosted at Houston Stadium, Philadelphia Stadium, Kansas City Stadium, New York-New Jersey Stadium, and Toronto Stadium. In the group stage, the teams will play in a round-robin format, with the top two teams, and possibly the third, proceeding to the knockout stages.
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World Cup Group E overview
| Category | Details |
| Group | Group E |
| Teams | Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curaçao |
| Confederations Represented | UEFA, CONMEBOL, CAF, CONCACAF |
| Group Favorite | Germany |
| Strong Challengers | Ivory Coast, Ecuador |
| Underdog | Curaçao |
| Most Successful Team | Germany (4-time World Cup Champions) |
| First World Cup Appearance | Curaçao |
| Opening Match Result | Germany 7-1 Curaçao |
| Opening Match Result | Ivory Coast 1-0 Ecuador |
| Current Group Leaders | Germany |
| Top Qualification Contenders | Germany, Ivory Coast |
| Key Storyline | Germany aims to return to World Cup glory while the Ivory Coast and Ecuador battle for a knockout-stage berth. |
| Group Outlook | One of the most competitive groups, with Germany expected to finish first, and the race for second place likely to go down to the final matchday. |
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World Cup 2026 Group E teams
Group E consists of former and returning African power teams. The group features teams like Germany, Curacao, the Ivory Coast and Ecuador. Find out more about the teams on SportPesa.
World Cup Group E fixtures
Group E World Cup schedule provides upcoming match date, kickoff time, venue, and the teams. Here on SportPesa, we provide the breakdown of all group matches. The table below presents the Group E World Cup fixtures 2026.
| Date | Match | Kickoff Time (EAT) | Venue | Status |
| 14 June 2026 | Germany vs Curaçao | 8:00 PM | Houston Stadium, Houston | Germany won 7-1 |
| 14 June 2026 | Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | 2:00 AM | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Ivory Coast won 1-0 |
| 20 June 2026 | Germany vs Ivory Coast | 11:00 PM | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Upcoming |
| 20 June 2026 | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 3:00 AM | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Upcoming |
| 25 June 2026 | Ecuador vs Germany | 11:00 PM | New York/New Jersey Stadium | Upcoming |
| 25 June 2026 | Curaçao vs Ivory Coast | 11:00 PM | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Upcoming |
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World Cup Group E results
The World Cup Group E results 2026 list the match outcomes of the matches played in this group. The two matches include Germany vs Curaçao and Ivory Coast vs Ecuador, with Germany and Ivory Coast advancing as winners. Below is a table representing the World Cup Group E matches scores.
| Date | Match | Kickoff Time (EAT) | Status |
| 14 June 2026 | Germany vs Curaçao | 8:00 PM | Germany won 7-1 |
| 15 June 2026 | Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | 2:00 AM | Ivory Coast won 1-0 |
| 20 June 2026 | Germany vs Ivory Coast | 11:00 PM | Upcoming |
| 21 June 2026 | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 3:00 AM | Upcoming |
| 25 June 2026 | Ecuador vs Germany | 11:00 PM | Upcoming |
| 25 June 2026 | Curaçao vs Ivory Coast | 11:00 PM | Upcoming |
World Cup Group E standings
Group E’s latest standings list the teams in the group, their positions, matches played, wins, draws, and losses. The table also summarizes the last five matches as either wins or losses. Follow the SportPesa live blog page to get an updated World Cup Group E table.
| Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
| 1 | Germany | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 3 | W, –, –, –, – |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | W, –, –, –, – |
| 3 | Ecuador | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | L, –, –, –, – |
| 4 | Curaçao | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 | L, –, –, –, – |
World Cup Group E stats
The Group E World Cup statistics merge together competitive teams, Germany, Ecuador, the Ivory Coast, and Curacao, all fighting to qualify for the knockout stages. Germany and the Ivory Coast lead the group after winning in their first matches. The table below presents an analysis of the World Cup Group E teams.
| Statistic | Germany | Ivory Coast | Ecuador | Curaçao |
| Matches Played | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Wins | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Goals Scored | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Goal Difference | +6 | +1 | -1 | -6 |
| Points | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Clean Sheets | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Latest news and updates
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FAQs About World Cup Group E
Who is in Group E in the World Cup 2026?
The teams in FIFA World Cup Group E are Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, and Curacao.
Who will win Group E at the World Cup?
The most likely teams to proceed in World Cup Group E are Germany and the Ivory Coast.
How many African teams qualified for the World Cup 2026?
The ten African teams that qualified for the 2026 World Cup are: Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia.
Who are the strongest teams in the World Cup 2026?
The strongest teams in the 2026 FIFA World Cup are Spain, France, Argentina, England, and Brazil.
Conclusion
Group E of the 2026 World Cuporld Cup features one of the most competitive groups. The lead, followed closely by the Ivory Coast, gives the two a green light to proceed to the knockout stages. Stay tuned to the SportPesa live blog and get the World Cup Group E live scores in time.