๐ŸŒ World Cup 2026 โ€” Group Stage

Group E

Germany come in as heavy favourites with Musiala, Wirtz and Havertz all fit. Ecuador and Ivory Coast will battle for second place while Curacao make their historic World Cup debut.

Teams

Germany flagGermany
FIFA Ranking #10
Manager Julian Nagelsmann
View squad โ†’
Ecuador flagEcuador
FIFA Ranking #23
Manager Sebastian Beccacece
Ivory Coast flagIvory Coast
FIFA Ranking #42
Manager Emerse Fae
Curacao flagCuracao
FIFA Ranking #82
Manager Dick Advocaat

Fixtures

June 14Germany vs CuracaoAT&T Stadium, Dallas
June 14Ivory Coast vs EcuadorArrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
June 18Germany vs EcuadorAT&T Stadium, Dallas
June 18Ivory Coast vs CuracaoAllegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
June 22Germany vs Ivory CoastAT&T Stadium, Dallas
June 22Ecuador vs CuracaoArrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

FootballPickr Qualification Prediction

Predictions based on FIFA rankings, squad strength, key players and tournament history. Updated before the tournament starts.

Germany flagGermanyPredicted to qualify92%

Ranked 10th, Musiala and Wirtz at Liverpool in the same team is terrifying for opponents. Nagelsmann has rebuilt them. Should top this group.

Ecuador flagEcuadorPredicted to qualify68%

Ranked 23rd, solid CONMEBOL side, well-organised. Piero Hincapie at the back. Should qualify in second place ahead of Ivory Coast.

Ivory Coast flagIvory Coast55%

Ranked 42nd but have real quality. Amad Diallo, Simon Adingra, Evan Ndicka. Could surprise Ecuador for second place.

Curacao flagCuracao5%

Historic World Cup debut. The smallest nation ever to qualify by population. Just being here is remarkable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is in World Cup 2026 Group E?

Group E contains Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast and Curacao. Germany are the group favourites and open against Curacao on June 14 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.

Will Germany qualify from Group E at World Cup 2026?

Germany are overwhelming favourites to qualify from Group E, predicted at 92% odds. With Nagelsmann, Musiala, Wirtz and Havertz, they have the quality to dominate this group.

Who will win World Cup 2026 Group E?

Germany are predicted to win Group E. Ecuador are expected to qualify in second place, though Ivory Coast โ€” with players like Amad Diallo and Simon Adingra โ€” could push them close.

Is Curacao in World Cup 2026?

Yes, Curacao made history by qualifying for World Cup 2026 โ€” their first ever World Cup appearance. Placed in Group E with Germany, it is a remarkable achievement for this Caribbean island nation.

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