FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E

All you need to know about FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E: the four qualifying nations, the full 6-match schedule, the venues, and the route to the knockout stage.

The 4 Teams in Group E

  • Germany
  • Curaçao
  • Ivory Coast
  • Ecuador

Group E — Full 6-Match Schedule

  1. Sun Jun 14, 12:00 local — Germany vs Curaçao — Group E, Matchday 1 — NRG Stadium, Houston
  2. Sun Jun 14, 19:00 local — Ivory Coast vs Ecuador — Group E, Matchday 1 — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
  3. Sat Jun 20, 16:00 local — Germany vs Ivory Coast — Group E, Matchday 2 — BMO Field, Toronto
  4. Sat Jun 20, 19:00 local — Ecuador vs Curaçao — Group E, Matchday 2 — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
  5. Thu Jun 25, 16:00 local — Curaçao vs Ivory Coast — Group E, Matchday 3 — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
  6. Thu Jun 25, 16:00 local — Ecuador vs Germany — Group E, Matchday 3 — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (New York / New Jersey)

Group E Venues

  • NRG Stadium (Houston)
  • Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)
  • BMO Field (Toronto)
  • Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City)
  • MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford)
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Last updated: May 2026 — FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off June 11, 2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E features Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador. They contest the group stage from June 11 to June 27, 2026, with 6 matches total. The top two teams advance directly to the Round of 32, and the third-placed team may also advance if they finish among the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.

Group E Squad Profile

Each team in Group E brings something different. The Group E opener and the closing matchday (June 27 for Groups A-L latest) are the most-watched moments. All 6 Group E matches will be played in the host cities listed above, spanning 2-3 time zones depending on the assigned venues.

How to Watch Group E Matches

Group E matches are broadcast worldwide by FIFA's official rights-holders. In the United States: FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). In the United Kingdom: BBC and ITV (both free). In Canada: TSN and RDS. For your specific country, see our How to Watch in [Country] guides.

Group E Knockout Stage Path

Group E winners proceed to the Round of 32 on June 28-July 3. The exact Round of 32 opponent depends on the bracket structure published by FIFA, which keeps top-seeded groups apart until the later rounds. Use our Bracket Maker or Team Path Simulator to predict where Germany, Curaçao, and the other Group E teams will meet next.

Group E Third-Place Qualification

One critical change in the 2026 format: eight of the twelve third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. This means a 3-point return in Group E could be enough to advance — or it could mean elimination, depending on how the other 11 third-placed teams perform. Our Best Third Place Calculator shows the live cutline.

Group E Predictions & Storylines

The favorite to win Group E, based on April 2026 FIFA rankings, is Germany. The most likely runner-up is Curaçao. Ivory Coast and Ecuador compete for third place and potential best-third advancement. Watch for surprise results — Group E contains a mix of established powers and rising sides, and World Cup history shows upsets happen in almost every tournament.

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