E
FIX-2026 · Group stage 12 of 12 groups · 4 teams
GROUP

E

Four teams, three matchdays, two qualifying spots — and a chance at one of the eight best-third tickets to the round of 32.

Standings

After matchday 3 of 3
# Team MP W D L GF GA GD PTS
1 Germany 3 2 0 1 10 4 + 6 6
2 Côte d'Ivoire 3 2 0 1 4 2 + 2 6
3 Ecuador 3 1 1 1 2 2 0 4
4 Curaçao 3 0 1 2 1 9 -8 1

Six matches

6 MATCHES
Which teams are in Group E?
Group E features Curaçao, Ecuador, Germany, Côte d'Ivoire. Each team plays the other three once during the group stage.
When are the Group E matches?
Group E plays three matchdays during the group stage of the 2026 tournament. The full match calendar with kickoff times is shown in the matches block on this page — every kickoff is displayed in your local timezone once the page loads.
How does a team advance from Group E?
The top two teams in Group E advance directly to the Round of 32. The third-placed team can also advance if it finishes among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups. Three points for a win, one for a draw; goal difference is the first tiebreaker.
How are ties broken in Group E?
Teams level on points are separated by, in order: overall goal difference, overall goals scored, head-to-head points between the tied teams, head-to-head goal difference, head-to-head goals scored, and finally fair-play points (yellow and red cards). If teams remain tied, a drawing of lots is used.