The teams in Group E of the FIFA World Cup 2026 based in Canada, USA and Mexico are:
Germany, Curaçao, Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador.
Germany
World Ranking: 10
World Cup Appearances: (21) 1934, 1938, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974 (Host), 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006 (Host), 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026
Best World Cup Result: 1954, 1974, 1990 & 2014 Champions (Records include West Germany from 1954 to 1990).
Four-time world champions and one of the most successful nations in football history. Germany have reached eight finals, although they were eliminated in the group stage in both 2018 and 2022 before returning to form.
Curaçao
World Ranking: 82
World Cup Appearances: (1) 2026
Best World Cup Result: 2026 Debutant
Curaçao have made their historic first-ever tournament appearance after winning CONCACAF Group B.
Côte d’Ivoire
World Ranking: 34
World Cup Appearances: (4) 2006, 2010, 2014, 2026
Best World Cup Result: Group Stage
Côte d’Ivoire (originally known as Ivory Coast) has returned to the World Cup for first time since 2014.
Ecuador
World Ranking: 23
World Cup Appearances: (5) 2002, 2006, 2014, 2022, 2026
Best World Cup Result: Round of 16 (2006)
Ecuador secured a spot in the World Cup with two matches to spare in the South American qualifiers.
Group E Matches in FIFA World Cup 2026
Here are all matches of Group E in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with dates.
(For New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Korea viewers, add one day to the dates below)
Germany vs. Curaçao
14 June 2026 – Houston Stadium – Houston, USA
Half Time: 3-1
Full Time: 7-1
⚽️ 6′ Felix Nmecha (Germany)
⚽️ 21′ Livano Comenencia (Curaçao)
⚽️ 38′ Nico Schlotterbeck (Germany)
⚽️ 45+5′ Kai Havertz (Penalty) (Germany)
⚽️ 47′ Jamal Musiala (Germany)
⚽️ 68′ Nathaniel Brown (Germany)
⚽️ 78′ Deniz Undav (Germany)
⚽️ 88′ Kai Havertz (Germany)
Curaçao scored their first ever goal in a World Cup, and against none other than Germany!
Côte d’Ivoire vs. Ecuador
14 June 2026 – Philadelphia Stadium – Philadelphia, USA
Half Time: 0-0
Full Time: 1-0
⚽️ 90′ Amad Diallo (Côte d’Ivoire)
The winning goal right at the end of the match.
Germany vs. Côte d’Ivoire
20 June 2026 – Toronto Stadium – Toronto, Canada
Half Time: 0-1
Full Time: 2-1
⚽️ 30′ Franck Kessié (Côte d’Ivoire)
⚽️ 68′ Deniz Undav (Germany)
⚽️ 90+4′ Deniz Undav (Germany)
Côte d’Ivoire were winning initially but Germany equalised and then got the winning goal at the end of extra time.
Ecuador vs. Curaçao
20 June 2026 – Kansas City Stadium – Kansas City, USA
Half Time: 0-0
Full Time: 0-0
Despite there not being any goals in this match, it was a VERY entertaining game filled with action and many saves.
Curaçao vs. Côte d’Ivoire
25 June 2026 – Philadelphia Stadium – Philadelphia, USA
Half Time: 0-1
Full Time: 0-2
⚽️ 30′ Nicolas Pépé (Côte d’Ivoire)
⚽️ 68′ Nicolas Pépé (Côte d’Ivoire)
Ecuador vs. Germany
25 June 2026 – New York/New Jersey Stadium – New York, USA
Half Time: 1-1
Full Time: 2-1
⚽️ 2′ Leroy Sané (Germany)
⚽️ 9′ Nilson Angulo (Ecuador)
⚽️ 77′ Gonzalo Plata (Ecuador)
A bit of an upset, especially considering Germany got a goal in the first couple of minutes.
