Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup pairs four-time champion Germany with Ecuador, Ivory Coast, and a Curacao side making its first-ever appearance at a men’s World Cup. The matches are split across U.S. and Canadian venues, opening on Sunday, June 14, with Germany taking on Curacao at NRG Stadium in Houston, then closing with simultaneous matches on Thursday, June 25, when Germany meets Ecuador at MetLife Stadium and Ivory Coast faces Curacao in Philadelphia. With Germany hunting a return to form after back-to-back group-stage exits and Curacao writing a new chapter as the smallest nation by population ever to reach the men’s World Cup, the group has a clear story line for every match.
To help you follow every match, we built a free Group E 2026 World Cup Printable Schedule (PDF). The low-ink design fits all 6 group-stage games plus the full knockout round dates on a single sheet, so you can pin it to the fridge and still read it from across the room.
Group E Match Schedule and Standings
Five of the six Group E matches are at U.S. venues, with the schedule rotating through NRG Stadium in Houston, Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. The Ivory Coast versus Germany match on June 20 is the lone Canadian fixture at BMO Field in Toronto. The top two finishers automatically advance to the knockout rounds, while the third-place team will hope to finish among the eight best thirds across all 12 groups to grab one of the remaining Round of 32 spots.
Group E 2026 World Cup Schedule
All times listed in US Eastern Time (ET).
| Date | Matchup | Venue | Kickoff (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jun 14 | Germany vs Curacao | NRG Stadium, Houston | 1:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Sun, Jun 14 | Ecuador vs Ivory Coast | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | 7:00 PM ET | FS1 |
| Sat, Jun 20 | Ivory Coast vs Germany | BMO Field, Toronto | 4:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Sat, Jun 20 | Ecuador vs Curacao | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City | 8:00 PM ET | FS1 |
| Thu, Jun 25 | Germany vs Ecuador | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford | 4:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Thu, Jun 25 | Ivory Coast vs Curacao | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | 4:00 PM ET | FS1 |
All US English-language coverage on the FOX family of networks. Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo. The two final matchday games on June 25 kick off at the same time, which is standard FIFA practice to keep results unknown until both games are underway.
The Path to the Final: Group E Knockout Scenarios
The group stage does not end Group E’s run on June 25. The top two finishers, plus a possible third-place advancer, move into the single-elimination Round of 32. Here is the path a Group E team must take to reach the final in New York/New Jersey:
- Round of 32: July 2 – July 7, 2026
- Round of 16: July 9 – July 12, 2026
- Quarterfinals: July 14 – July 15, 2026
- Semifinals: July 17 – July 18, 2026
- World Cup Final: July 19, 2026 (MetLife Stadium)
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Download the Group E Printable World Cup Schedule (PDF)
Our low-ink printable PDF is built to be sharp and easy to read while saving your printer cartridges. It includes the Group E schedule followed by the full knockout round dates, all on a single sheet for easy tracking.
2026 World Cup Resources and Hub
Stay updated with everything happening across the tournament. Check out our specialized guides:
- 2026 World Cup Portal Hub: Every team, every group, one page.
- Printable 2026 World Cup Bracket: The full 48-team master bracket.
- Printable 2026 World Cup Brackets Groups Filled In: The 48-team bracket with all groups pre-filled.
- Ink Saver 2026 World Cup Bracket: Black and white designs for easier printing.
Frequently Asked Questions (Group E World Cup Schedule)
- Where are the Group E games being played? Five of the six matches are at U.S. venues across NRG Stadium in Houston, Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia (which hosts two), Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. The remaining match is at BMO Field in Toronto. For a stadium-by-stadium breakdown, check the official FIFA venue guide.
- Which two teams are favorites to win Group E? Germany enters as the clear favorite based on its FIFA ranking and four World Cup titles, with Ecuador the most likely to take the second automatic spot after a steady qualifying run. Ivory Coast brings African Cup of Nations title pedigree and could push for second, while Curacao plays the tournament as the smallest nation by population ever to qualify and will fight for the third-place advancer slot.
- Can I get a printable schedule for just Group E? Yes. We offer a free, low-ink printable PDF of the Group E 6-match schedule (plus knockout round dates) right here at SportsBrackets.net. Use the black download button above.
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