World Cup 2026 Group E Predictions — Who Advances?
Who qualifies from Group E? The teams are Côte d'Ivoire, Curaçao, Ecuador, Germany. This page tracks the closing-round fixtures and results, explains the 48-team qualification format, and lets you simulate the outcome yourself with a free bracket predictor.
Teams in Group E
Côte d'IvoireCuraçaoEcuadorGermany
Fixtures & results
06-20Germany v Côte d'Ivoire2-1 · FT→06-20Ecuador v Curaçao0-0 · FT→How teams qualify (new 48-team format)
The top two teams in each group advance straight to the Round of 32. On top of that, the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also go through — so finishing third can still be enough. That is the biggest change in the 2026 48-team format.
Simulate Group E yourself
Open the bracket predictor, set 1st / 2nd / 3rd for Group E, and click your way to the final.
FAQ
Which teams are in Group E?
Group E is made up of Côte d'Ivoire, Curaçao, Ecuador, Germany.
When does Group E play?
The closing-round fixtures are listed in the schedule above; dates and kickoff times update with the schedule.
How does Group E qualify?
The top two go straight through to the Round of 32, and one of the eight best third-placed teams can also advance — so third place in Group E may still be enough.