Group Analysis
Group E is Germany's chance at redemption after embarrassing group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022. Die Mannschaft under Julian Nagelsmann showed improvement at Euro 2024 and will be determined to advance.
Ivory Coast, the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions, are the group's dark horse. Ecuador have become consistent South American qualifiers with an exciting young squad.
Curaçao make their World Cup debut—a historic achievement for the small Caribbean island nation. They'll be massive underdogs but will savor every moment on the world stage.
Favorite
Germany (4x champions, talent-rich squad)
Dark Horse
Ivory Coast (AFCON champions, proven winners)
Match Schedule
Exact times and some venues are still to be confirmed by FIFA.
Germany vs Curaçao
Venue TBD
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador
Venue TBD
Germany vs Ivory Coast
Venue TBD
Curaçao vs Ecuador
Venue TBD
Germany vs Ecuador
Venue TBD
Ivory Coast vs Curaçao
Venue TBD
Host Cities & Tipping Info
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