The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature an expanded 48-team format with 12 groups. All the groups are divided with 4 teams after the draw. Here are the complete 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E Teams, Standings, match schedule, and updated squads.
Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup features four competitive sides: Germany, Curaçao, the Ivory Coast, and Ecuador. Germany entered as the clear favourites due to their depth and tournament pedigree.
Ivory Coast bring strong physicality and African experience, while Ecuador continue to grow as a competitive CONMEBOL side. Curaçao, representing CONCACAF, comes as an underdog but with potential talent to surprise.
Group matches will be held in major North American stadiums, including Philadelphia, Houston, Toronto, and East Rutherford. With only two automatic qualification spots and a possible third-place route, competition will be intense from start to finish.
Get everything you need to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E here — participating teams, squads, fixtures, stadiums, standings, and match results.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group E Information
Group E Teams Overview
- Germany
- Curaçao
- Ivory Coast
- Ecuador
(Replace with official teams once the World Cup 2026 draw is completed.)
Germany National Soccer Team
- Confederation: UEFA (Europe)
- Method of Qualification: Winner of UEFA Qualifying Group A; secured direct qualification with a 6–0 win over Slovakia in November 2025.
- Head Coach: Julian Nagelsmann, who has extended his contract with the DFB until 2028.
- Captain: Joshua Kimmich, following the international retirement of Manuel Neuer and İlkay Gündoğan.
- FIFA Ranking: 10th (as of June 27, 2026).
Germany 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
- Goalkeepers: O. Baumann (Hoffenheim), A. Nübel (Stuttgart), J. Urbig (Bayern)
- Defenders: A. Rüdiger (Real Madrid), D. Raum (Leipzig), J. Tah (Bayern), N. Schlotterbeck (Dortmund), W. Anton (Dortmund), M. Thiaw (Newcastle), N. Brown (Frankfurt), J. Vagnoman (Stuttgart)
- Midfielders: J. Kimmich (Bayern), L. Sané (Galatasaray), L. Goretzka (Bayern), S. Gnabry (Bayern), F. Wirtz (Liverpool), P. Groß (Brighton), C. Führich (Stuttgart), K. Schade (Brentford), A. Stiller (Stuttgart), J. Leweling (Stuttgart), A. Stach (Leeds), L. Karl (Bayern)
- Forwards: K. Havertz (Arsenal), N. Woltemade (Newcastle), D. Undav (Stuttgart)
Curaçao National Soccer Team
- Confederation: CONCACAF (North America)
- Method of Qualification: Topped Group B in the third round of CONCACAF qualification after a decisive 0–0 draw against Jamaica in Kingston.
- Head Coach: Fred Rutten, appointed in February 2026 following the resignation of Dick Advocaat.
- Captain: Leandro Bacuna, the team’s most-capped player.
- FIFA Ranking: 82nd (as of June 27, 2026).
Curaçao 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
- Goalkeepers: Eloy Room (Miami FC), Tyrick Bodak (Telstar), Trevor Doornbusch (VVV-Venlo).
- Defenders: Armando Obispo (PSV Eindhoven), Riechedly Bazoer (Konyaspor), Shurandy Sambo (Sparta Rotterdam), Jurien Gaari (Abha Club), Roshon van Eijma (RKC Waalwijk), Sherel Floranus (PEC Zwolle), Joshua Brenet (Kayserispor), Deveron Fonville (N.E.C. Nijmegen), Livano Comenencia (FC Zürich).
- Midfielders: Leandro Bacuna (Iğdır), Juninho Bacuna (FC Volendam), Tahith Chong (Sheffield United), Godfried Roemeratoe (RKC Waalwijk), Kevin Felida (Den Bosch), Ar’jany Martha (Rotherham United), Tyrese Noslin (Telstar).
- Forwards: Jürgen Locadia (Miami FC), Kenji Gorré (Maccabi Haifa), Gervane Kastaneer (Persis Solo), Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough), Jeremy Antonisse (Kifisia), Jearl Margaritha (Beveren), Brandley Kuwas (FC Volendam).
Ivory Coast National Soccer Team
- Confederation: CAF (Africa)
- Method of Qualification: Winner of CAF Qualifying Group F; finished top with 25 goals scored and zero goals conceded.
- FIFA Ranking: 30th (as of June 27, 2026).
- Coach: Emerse Faé
- Captain: Franck Kessié
Ivory Coast 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
Head coach Emerse Faé officially named his 26-man Ivory Coast National Football Team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on May 15.
- Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana (Çaykur Rizespor), Alban Lafont (Panathinaikos), Mohamed Koné (Charleroi)
- Defenders: Ghislain Konan (Gil Vicente), Odilon Kossounou (Atalanta), Wilfried Singo (Galatasaray), Evan Ndicka (Roma), Emmanuel Agbadou (Beşiktaş), Guéla Doué (Strasbourg), Ousmane Diomande (Sporting CP), Clément Akpa (Auxerre)
- Midfielders: Franck Kessié (Al-Ahli, captain), Jean Michaël Seri (Maribor), Ibrahim Sangaré (Nottingham Forest), Seko Fofana (Porto), Christ Inao Oulaï (Trabzonspor), Parfait Guiagon (Charleroi)
- Forwards: Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal), Oumar Diakité (Cercle Brugge), Simon Adingra (Monaco), Evann Guessand (Crystal Palace), Amad Diallo (Manchester United), Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig), Bazoumana Touré (TSG Hoffenheim), Elye Wahi (Nice), Ange-Yoan Bonny (Inter Milan)
Ecuador National Soccer Team
- Confederation: CONMEBOL (South America)
- Method of Qualification: Finished 2nd in South American qualifying with 29 points.
- Head Coach: Sebastián Beccacece, appointed in August 2024.
- Captain: Enner Valencia, the nation’s all-time top scorer.
- FIFA Ranking: 24th (as of June 27, 2026).
Ecuador 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
- Goalkeepers: H. Galíndez (Huracán), M. Ramírez (Independiente del Valle), G. Valle (LDU Quito), D. Cabezas (El Nacional)
- Defenders: P. Estupiñán (Brighton), P. Hincapié (Bayer Leverkusen), W. Pacho (Paris Saint-Germain), F. Torres (Corinthians), Á. Preciado (Sparta Prague), J. Hurtado (Bragantino), J. Ordóñez (Club Brugge), J. Porozo (Leganés), L. Realpe (Famalicão)
- Midfielders: M. Caicedo (Chelsea), K. Páez (Chelsea), G. Plata (Flamengo), A. Franco (Atlético Mineiro), J. Yeboah (Venezia), A. Minda (Cercle Brugge), P. Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps), J. Alcívar (León), D. Castillo (Midtjylland), Y. Medina (Independiente del Valle), P. Mercado (LDU Quito), B. Ramírez (Dunkerque)
- Forwards: E. Valencia (Internacional), K. Rodríguez (Union SG), J. Caicedo (Sol de América), N. Angulo (Anderlecht), J. Corozo (Barcelona SC), J. Mercado (AVS), J. Arévalo (Sporting Gijón), E. Legendre (Independiente del Valle), A. Valencia (Emelec)
Group E Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇩🇪 Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | +6 | 6 |
| 2 | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 3 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | 🇨🇼 Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | −8 | 1 |
2026 FIFA World Cup Group E Schedule and Results
Full article ➤ The Group stage fixtures of the FIFA World Cup and the full match schedule in Canada.
Here are the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E teams’ results of all matches.
List of All Stadiums ➤ 2026 FIFA World Cup Stadiums List
| Date | Teams | Score | Match Number | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 14 12:00 p.m. UTC−5 | Germany vs Curaçao | 7–1 | Match 10 | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| June 14 7:00 p.m. UTC−4 | Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | 1–0 | Match 9 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| June 20 4:00 p.m. UTC−4 | Germany vs Ivory Coast | 2–1 | Match 33 | BMO Field, Toronto |
| June 20 7:00 p.m. UTC−5 | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 0–0 | Match 34 | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| June 25 4:00 p.m. UTC−4 | Ecuador vs Germany | 2–1 | Match 56 | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| June 25 4:00 p.m. UTC−4 | Curaçao vs Ivory Coast | 0–2 | Match 55 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
Key Players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E
- Germany: Florian Wirtz (AM, Liverpool), Jamal Musiala (AM, Bayern Munich), Joshua Kimmich
- Ecuador: Moisés Caicedo (CM, Chelsea), Piero Hincapié (CB/LB, Bayer Leverkusen), Kendry Páez (AM, Chelsea)
- Ivory Coast: Franck Kessié (CM, Al-Ahli), Amad Diallo (RW, Manchester United), Evan Ndicka (CB, AS Roma)
- Curaçao: Leandro Bacuna (CM, Iğdır), Tahith Chong (LW/RW, Sheffield United), Eloy Room (GK, Miami FC)
