1 June 2026
World Cup 2026 Group E preview: teams, favourites & predictions
Group E of the 2026 World Cup lines up Germany, Ecuador, Côte d'Ivoire and Curaçao. With the top two and the best third-placed teams advancing to the new Round of 32, there is room for surprises.
| Team | Confederation |
|---|---|
| Germany | UEFA (Europe) |
| Ecuador | CONMEBOL (South America) |
| Côte d'Ivoire | CAF (Africa) |
| Curaçao | CONCACAF (North America) |
On paper, Germany look like the group favourites, with Côte d'Ivoire their closest challenger and Ecuador a possible dark horse. Make your own call on who finishes where in the predictor.
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