Group E standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Ecuador | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Curaçao | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Germany
With one match played, Germany needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.
Côte d'Ivoire
An opening win over Germany would be a major statement and strengthen Côte d'Ivoire's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Germany | Côte d'Ivoire |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 8 | 39 |
| World Cup Titles | 4 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 20 | 4 |
| Best WC Finish | Champions (4 times) | Group stage (2006, 2010, 2014) |
| Manager | Julian Nagelsmann | Emerse Faé |
| How They Qualified | UEFA — Group A winners | CAF — Group F winners |
| 2022 World Cup | Group stage — eliminated | Did not qualify |
| Captain | Joshua Kimmich | Franck Kessié |
Prediction
Germany 2 — 1 Côte d'Ivoire
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Germany (ranked 8th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Germany have appeared at 20 World Cups. Côte d'Ivoire have appeared at 4.
Germany are ranked 8th in the world. Côte d'Ivoire are ranked 39th.
Germany have won the World Cup 4 times.
This match takes place at BMO Field, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
BMO Field · Toronto · Capacity: 45,000
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