FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E: Germany advances to Round of 32 as winner

Ivory Coast advances as runner-up; Ecuador advances on 3rd place

MIAMI — Three out the four teams in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E advanced to the Round of 32.

Germany (10) was the group’s winner. The Ivory Coast (42) was the runner-up. Ecuador (23) advanced with third place.

Curaçao (82) was eliminated from the tournament.

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Group-stage matches

JUNE 25: DAY 3

  • Ivory Coast gets 3 points after 2-0 victory against Curaçao.
  • Ecuador gets 3 points after 2-1 victory against Germany

JUNE 20: DAY 2

Ecuador and Curaçao draw 0-0

Germany gets 3 points

JUNE 14: DAY 1

Ivory Coast gets 3 points against Ecuador

Germany gets 3 points after 7-1 victory

The next matches

JUNE 25: DAY 3

Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast is at 4 p.m.

Ecuador vs. Germany is at 4 p.m.

Track the groups’ progress

Here is the list of the groups:

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