In this Group E, Germany are clear favourites, but a highly competitive section awaits alongside dangerous sides in Ecuador, Ivory Coast, and debutants Curaçao in World Cup.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the fixtures, the squads confirmed so far, and the latest updated projections from the betting market.
🗓️ Fixtures, Dates, UK Kick-Off Times and Stadiums
All match times have been converted to UK time (BST):
- 14 June 2026, 18:00 BST: Germany vs Curaçao – Houston (United States).
- 15 June 2026, 00:00 BST: Ivory Coast vs Ecuador – Philadelphia (United States).
- 20 June 2026, 21:00 BST: Germany vs Ivory Coast – Toronto (Canada).
- 21 June 2026, 01:00 BST: Ecuador vs Curaçao – Kansas City (United States).
- 25 June 2026, 21:00 BST: Ecuador vs Germany – New York (United States).
- 25 June 2026, 21:00 BST: Curaçao vs Ivory Coast – Philadelphia (United States).
📋 Official Squad Lists
Here are the 26-man squads confirmed for the teams in Group E, noting that Ecuador have only released a provisional list of key names so far:
🇩🇪 Germany (26-man Squad)
Julian Nagelsmann’s side arrives with a mission of redemption. Manuel Neuer remains in goal, while the duo of Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala carry the creative burden for a new generation.
- Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann, Manuel Neuer, Alexander Nubel.
- Defenders: Waldemar Anton, Nathaniel Brown, Joshua Kimmich, David Raum, Antonio Rudiger, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jonathan Tah, Malick Thiaw.
- Midfielders: Nadiem Amiri, Leon Goretzka, Pascal Gross, Lennart Karl, Jamie Leweling, Jamal Musiala, Felix Nmecha, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Leroy Sane, Angelo Stiller, Florian Wirtz.
- Forwards: Maximilian Beier, Kai Havertz, Deniz Undav, Nick Woltemade.
🇪🇨 Ecuador (Provisional Squad)
Sebastian Beccacece builds a balanced roster. Kendry Paez is the crown jewel of the squad, while veteran Enner Valencia anchors the attack.
- Goalkeepers: Hernan Galindez, Gonzalo Valle, Moises Ramirez.
- Defenders: Piero Hincapie, Willian Pacho, Pervis Estupinan, and others.
- Midfielders: Moises Caicedo, Gonzalo Plata, Kendry Paez, and others.
- Forwards: Enner Valencia, Kevin Rodriguez, and others.
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast (26-man Squad)
The 2024 Africa Cup of Nations winners arrive revamped. Amad Diallo and Simon Adingra lead the attack, supported by a highly experienced midfield.
- Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana, Mohamed Kone, Alban Lafont.
- Defenders: Emmanuel Agbadou, Clement Akpa, Ousmane Diomande, Guela Doue, Ghislain Konan, Odilon Kossounou, Wilfried Singo, Evan Ndicka.
- Midfielders: Seko Fofana, Parfait Guiagon, Christ Inao Oulai, Franck Kessie, Ibrahim Sangare, Jean Michael Seri.
- Forwards: Simon Adingra, Ange-Yoan Bonny, Amad Diallo, Oumar Diakite, Yan Diomande, Evann Guessand, Nicolas Pepe, Bazoumana Toure, Elye Wahi.
🇨🇼 Curaçao (26-man Squad)
The smallest nation in the group makes history. With strong Dutch football roots, Tahith Chong and Leandro Bacuna are their most recognisable names.
- Goalkeepers: Tyrick Bodack, Trevor Doornbusch, Eloy Room.
- Defenders: Riechedly Bazoer, Joshua Brenet, Roshon van Eijma, Sherel Floranus, Deveron Fonville, Jurien Gaari, Armando Obispo, Shurandy Sambo.
- Midfielders: Juninho Bacuna, Leandro Bacuna, Livano Comenencia, Kevin Felida, Ar’jany Martha, Tyrese Noslin, Godfried Roemeratoe.
- Forwards: Jeremy Antonisse, Tahith Chong, Kenji Gorre, Sontje Hansen, Gervane Kastaneer, Brandley Kuwas, Jurgen Locadia, Jearl Margaritha.
💰 Team Outright Odds
The technical gap in this group is reflected in Germany’s clear favouritism, while Ecuador and Ivory Coast are the primary contenders for the second qualification spot.
To Win Group E
- Germany: 2/7
- Ecuador: 4/1
- Ivory Coast: 7/1
- Curaçao: 100/1
To Qualify from the Group Stage
- Germany: 1/25
- Ecuador: 5/6
- Ivory Coast: 13/8
- Curaçao: 14/1
To Reach the Round of 16
- Germany: 4/9
- Ecuador: 6/4
- Ivory Coast: 5/2
- Curaçao: 16/1
⚽ Match Betting Odds (1X2)
- Germany (1/33) vs Curaçao (40/1) | Draw: 16/1
- Ivory Coast (5/2) vs Ecuador (5/4) | Draw: 2/1
- Germany (11/20) vs Ivory Coast (17/4) | Draw: 3/1
- Ecuador (1/4) vs Curaçao (10/1) | Draw: 9/2
- Ecuador (4/1) vs Germany (13/20) | Draw: 11/4
- Curaçao (15/2) vs Ivory Coast (2/7) | Draw: 4/1
⭐ Individual Player Odds: Top Scorer, Golden Ball and Awards
Germany dominate almost every single individual awards market, but Ecuadorian prospects also feature for those looking for outside value.
To Win the Golden Boot (Top Scorer)
- Kai Havertz (Germany): 33/1
- Nick Woltemade (Germany): 33/1
- Florian Wirtz (Germany): 40/1
- Jamal Musiala (Germany): 66/1
- Leroy Sane (Germany): 66/1
- Enner Valencia (Ecuador): 80/1
To Win the Golden Ball (Best Player)
- Florian Wirtz (Germany): 50/1
- Joshua Kimmich (Germany): 66/1
- Antonio Rudiger (Germany): 80/1
- Kai Havertz (Germany): 80/1
- Moises Caicedo (Ecuador): 150/1
(In goal, German shot-stopper Manuel Neuer is priced at 16/1 to win the Golden Glove, with Ecuador’s Hernan Galindez at 80/1. Young German talent Lennart Karl features in the betting at 20/1 to win the Best Young Player award, while Ivory Coast’s Yan Diomande sits at 25/1).
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