FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E draw: Updated teams, match schedule, fixtures, stadiums, dates, times.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be staged across North America, marking the largest edition in the tournament’s history with 48 teams.Group E features European giants Germany, African contenders Ivory Coast, South American side Ecuador, and Caribbean representatives Curaçao.
Germany enter as clear favorites to top the group, while Ivory Coast and Ecuador are expected to battle for the second automatic spot. Curaçao come in as underdogs but will look to make history.Below is an overview of how Group E will unfold at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the complete schedule and fixtures.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Teams Preview
Germany Profile
Confederation: UEFA
Germany's World Ranking: 5th
Coach: Julian Nagelsmann
Best World Cup: Winners (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)
World Cup qualifications: Consistent (including 2026)
Overall World Cup record: One of the most successful nations with four titles and regular deep runs.
Germany Key players to Watch
Jamal Musiala: Young superstar and creative force.
Florian Wirtz, Kai Havertz, and Joshua Kimmich.
A talented squad blending youth and experience.
Germany World Cup history
Four-time champions, most recently in 2014. Germany aim to return to the top after mixed results in recent tournaments.
Ivory Coast Profile
Confederation: CAF
FIFA World Ranking: 18th
Coach: (Current as of 2026)
Best World Cup: Group stage (multiple appearances)
World Cup qualifications: Regular African qualifiers (including 2026).
Overall World Cup record: Strong physical and technical side capable of upsets.
Ivory Coast Key players to Watch
Victor Osimhen: Prolific striker and one of Africa’s best.
Wilfried Zaha (if available), Franck Kessié, and experienced talents.
A powerful squad known for athleticism and attacking threat.
Ivory Coast World Cup history
Regular participants hoping to reach the knockout stage for the first time since 2010.
Ecuador Profile
Confederation: CONMEBOL
FIFA World Ranking: 25th
Coach: (Current as of 2026)
Best World Cup: Round of 16 (2006)
World Cup qualifications: Competitive South American side.
Overall World Cup record: Disciplined and well-organized team.
Ecuador Key players to Watch
Kendry Páez and young emerging talents.
Enner Valencia and solid defensive unit.
Known for tactical discipline and counter-attacking ability.
Ecuador World Cup history
Reached the Round of 16 in 2006. They aim to advance from the group stage once again.
Curaçao Profile
Confederation: CONCACAF
FIFA World Ranking: ~70s–80s
Coach: (Current as of 2026)
Best World Cup: Debut (2026)
World Cup qualifications: 1 (2026)
Overall World Cup record: P0 W0 D0 L0
Curaçao Key players to Watch
Europe-based talents who helped secure historic qualification.
A motivated squad ready to represent the Caribbean nation on the global stage.
Curaçao World Cup history
Historic first appearance at the World Cup. They will look to gain experience and potentially cause a shock.
2026 FIFA World Cup: Group E Schedule, Date, Kick Off Time, Stadium
All match times (ET)
Date Match Location Time
June 14: Germany vs Curacao - NRG Stadium, Houston - 1pm ET
June 14: Ivory Coast vs Ecuador - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia - 7pm ET
June 20: Germany vs Ivory Coast - BMO Field, Toronto - 4pm ET
June 20: Ecuador vs Curacao - Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City - 8pm ET
June 25: Ecuador vs Germany - MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey - 4pm ET
June 25: Curacao vs Ivory Coast - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia - 4pm ET
Knockout Round:
Group EWinner and runner-up advance to the Round of 32.
Best third-placed teams may also advance depending on other groups.
World Cup 2026 Group E Standings, Results
Group E — P W D L Pts
Germany — P: 0, W: 0, D: 0, L: 0, Pts: 0
Ivory Coast — P: 0, W: 0, D: 0, L: 0, Pts: 0
Ecuador — P: 0, W: 0, D: 0, L: 0, Pts: 0
Curaçao — P: 0, W: 0, D: 0, L: 0, Pts: 0
2026 FIFA World Cup Group E facts and statistics, records
Germany are four-time world champions and strong favorites to top the group.
Curaçao make their historic debut as one of the smallest nations at the tournament.
Ivory Coast boast one of Africa’s most talented and physical squads.
Ecuador bring South American tactical discipline and counter-attacking threat.
The expanded format gives third place a realistic chance of advancing to the knockout rounds.
2026 FIFA World Cup Squads: Full List of All 48 Teams Rosters
Group B Squads: Canada, Bosnia Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland.
Group C Squads: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland.
Group D Squads: USMNT, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey.
Group E Squads: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador.
Group F Squads: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia.
Group H Squads: Spain. Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia Uruguay.
Group I Squads: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway.
Group J Squads: Argentina. Algeria. Austria. Jordan.
Group K Squads: Portugal. DR Congo. Uzbekistan. Colombia.
Group L Squads: England. Croatia. Ghana Panama.
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