Group E Schedule
All six matches of the group stage. The road to the playoffs starts here.
GERMANY
IVORY COAST
Welcome to the Group E match calendar — every Group E fixture in date order with kickoff times and host venues. All four teams — Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador — play six matches over the group stage between June 11 and June 27, 2026. Click any match card for the preview with team info, predicted lineups and stadium details. Bookmark this page to follow Group E match-by-match.
Matches
All six Group E fixtures are listed above in chronological order. Each is a clickable preview page with both teams' info, predicted lineups and stadium details. Group E opens with Germany vs Curaçao on Jun 14 at Houston Stadium.
Group
These six fixtures cover all the round-robin matchups in Group E. The four teams are Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador. For standings and the broader group view, see the Group E page.
Matches Today
Today's Group E fixture (if any) will be highlighted on this page once the tournament begins on June 11, 2026. If no Group E match is scheduled today, the next confirmed fixture is shown.
Standings
Group E standings live on the Group E page. After each matchday, points, goal difference and qualification status update there. This calendar page focuses on the chronological match list — for the table, click through to the group page.
Results
Group E results are added to each match card here within minutes of the final whistle. The standings table on the group page updates immediately afterward. Until the tournament begins, every fixture displays as scheduled with confirmed date, kickoff time and venue.
Match Schedule
Group E plays three matchdays: matchday 1 (June 11–17), matchday 2 (June 18–23) and matchday 3 (June 24–27). Group E matches use venues in United States, Canada. Specific stadiums: Houston Stadium, Kansas City Stadium, New York New Jersey Stadium, Philadelphia Stadium, Toronto Stadium.
Why both matchday-3 games kick off together
On matchday 3, both Group E fixtures kick off simultaneously. This FIFA rule was introduced after the 1982 'Disgrace of Gijón' to ensure no team gains an unfair advantage from knowing the other group result. Expect dramatic final-day football.
Match Chart
When Group E concludes on the final matchday, the top two finishers advance directly to the Round of 32. The third-placed Group E team can still advance — eight best third-placed teams qualify. The standings determine which side of the bracket the qualifiers land on.
Match List
Use this page as the master schedule for Group E. For the entire tournament, the full World Cup 2026 match schedule lists all 104 fixtures. For all 72 group-stage fixtures across the 12 groups, see the group stage schedule page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I follow the Group E schedule live?
Bookmark this page. After every Group E matchday, results are added to the match cards above and standings update on the Group E page.
How many Group E matches are there?
Six matches — each of the four teams plays the other three exactly once. Group E plays from June 11 to June 27, 2026 across three matchdays.
When does Group E start?
The first Group E fixture is Germany vs Curaçao on Jun 14 at Houston Stadium. The full chronological schedule above shows all six matches with kickoff times and host stadiums.
Which Group E fixture is the most anticipated?
Most fans circle the head-to-head between the two seeded teams in Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, typically played on matchday 3 — the one that often decides who tops the group.
Where can I find each team's full schedule?
Click any team name in the standings or on a match card. Each team has its own page with squad context, opponents and a full World Cup 2026 schedule.