Germany, Curaçao, Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador – Group E – FIFA World Cup 2026

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)