World Cup 2026 Group E: Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast and Curaçao Odds

Germany leads Group E odds, with Ecuador, Ivory Coast and Curaçao battling in the 2026 World Cup.

Group E features Germany as the clear favorite, but it hides a highly competitive group with a lot to be resolved in the final rounds. Julian Nagelsmann leads a team in transition following a challenging home Euro campaign, looking to Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala to spearhead a new generation. Ecuador, managed by Sebastian Beccacece, arrives with Enner Valencia as their historic leader and teenage gem Kendry Paez as the major headline. Ivory Coast brings a young, talented squad capable of upsetting any opponent. Curaçao makes its historic World Cup debut to complete the group as the ultimate underdog.

⏱️ Note: All match times are listed in New York time (ET).

Match Schedule

Squad Rosters

🇩🇪 Germany

The German squad arrives at the World Cup with a mission of redemption. Manuel Neuer remains in goal, Joshua Kimmich anchors the tactical structure, and the dynamic duo of Wirtz and Musiala carries the weight of the team’s offensive creativity.

• 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

Sebastián Beccacece builds a balanced roster combining veteran experience with youthful energy. The defensive foundation looks incredibly solid with Hincapie, Pacho, and Estupiñan, while Moises Caicedo controls the midfield engine. The squad’s crown jewel is Kendry Paez, but veteran Enner Valencia remains the focal point in 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

The Ivorian generation that won the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations arrives revamped and high on quality. Amad Diallo and Simon Adingra provide the primary danger in attack, while Franck Kessie and Seko Fofana command the midfield with top-tier European experience.

• 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

The smallest nation in the group makes history by participating in its very first World Cup. With strong roots in Dutch football and players competing across Europe, the team features Tahith Chong and Leandro Bacuna as its most recognizable faces. Causing a massive upset is the ultimate goal.

• 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.

📈 Group E Futures Odds

Germany enters the tournament as the heavy favorite to win the group. Ecuador stands as the primary candidate to secure the second spot, but Ivory Coast possesses more than enough quality to disrupt those plans.

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🎲 Match Odds

June 14

• Germany vs Curaçao(1:00 PM • Houston)
  • Germany: -3333
  • Draw: +1600
  • Curaçao: +4000
• Ivory Coast vs Ecuador(7:00 PM • Philadelphia)
  • Ivory Coast: +250
  • Draw: +200
  • Ecuador: +125

June 20

• Germany vs Ivory Coast(4:00 PM • Toronto)
  • Germany: -182
  • Draw: +300
  • Ivory Coast: +425
• Ecuador vs Curaçao(8:00 PM • Kansas City)
  • Ecuador: -400
  • Draw: +450
  • Curaçao: +1000

June 25

• Ecuador vs Germany(4:00 PM • New York)
  • Ecuador: +400
  • Draw: +275
  • Germany: -154
• Curaçao vs Ivory Coast(4:00 PM • Philadelphia)
  • Curaçao: +750
  • Draw: +400
  • Ivory Coast: -357

🏅 Individual Player Odds

Golden Boot (Top Scorer)

• Kai Havertz (Germany) +3300
• Nick Woltemade (Germany) +3300
• Florian Wirtz (Germany) +4000
• Jamal Musiala (Germany) +6600
• Leroy Sane (Germany) +6600
• Enner Valencia (Ecuador) +8000

Golden Ball (Best Player)

• Florian Wirtz (Germany) +5000
• Joshua Kimmich (Germany) +6600
• Antonio Rudiger (Germany) +8000
• Kai Havertz (Germany) +8000
• Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) +15000

Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper)

• Manuel Neuer (Germany) +1600
• Hernan Galindez (Ecuador) +8000

Best Young Player

• Lennart Karl (Germany) +2000
• Yan Diomande (Ivory Coast) +2500
• Kendry Paez (Ecuador) +10000

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