2026 World Cup Group E Table Standings: Latest Results, Fixtures and Dates

Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup burst into life with Germany delivering the most dominant performance of the tournament so far. Die Mannschaft put seven goals past World Cup debutants Curaçao to take control of the group, while Ivory Coast secured a dramatic late victory over Ecuador.

With Germany and Ivory Coast both claiming three points on Matchday 1, the race for qualification is already heating up. Ecuador and Curaçao now face must-win situations heading into the second round of fixtures.

2026 World Cup Group E Table Standings

Matchday 1 Results

Germany 7-1 Curaçao

• Florian Wirtz opened the scoring early for Germany.

• Livano Comenencia scored Curaçao's historic first-ever World Cup goal.

• Kai Havertz scored twice, while Jamal Musiala, Nico Schlotterbeck, Nathan Brown, and Deniz Undav also found the net.

• Germany recorded the biggest win of the tournament so far.

Ivory Coast 1-0 Ecuador

• Ecuador hit the woodwork twice and looked destined for a point.

• Amad Diallo came off the bench to score a dramatic 90th-minute winner.

• The Elephants claimed a crucial three points in their opening match.

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Matchday 2 Fixtures

Germany vs Ecuador

Germany will look to build on their emphatic opening victory, while Ecuador desperately need points to revive their qualification hopes.

Ivory Coast vs Curaçao

The Ivorians can take a giant step toward the knockout stage with another win. Curaçao will be hoping to bounce back after their heavy defeat to Germany.

Matchday 3 Fixtures

Germany vs Ivory Coast

This could decide the winner of Group E and promises to be one of the standout matches of the group stage.

Ecuador vs Curaçao

Both teams could still have qualification hopes alive heading into the final matchday.

Group E Qualification Outlook

Germany's attacking display against Curaçao has made them early favorites to top the group. Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala, and Florian Wirtz were outstanding, showcasing the quality that could make Germany genuine World Cup contenders.

Ivory Coast's late victory over Ecuador puts them in a strong position, but the battle for qualification is far from over. With Ecuador possessing a solid defensive record and Curaçao eager to make more history, Group E remains one to watch.

2026 World Cup Group E Table Standings updates