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Germany and Ivory Coast share Group E at the 2026 World Cup and meet in the group stage. Both sides are fighting to reach the knockouts. On the FIFA ranking, Germany are the favourite — a 31-place gap.
Germany - Ivory Coast will be played on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 at 15:00 ET in MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (New York/New Jersey). ⏳ Date subject to confirmation.
| Germany 🇩🇪 | Metric | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | FIFA Ranking | #40 |
| Group E | Group | Group E |
| UEFA | Confederation | CAF |
| Julian Nagelsmann | Head coach | Emerse Faé |
| 20 | WC appearances | 4 |
| World champion (4x) | Best WC | Group stage |
Two consecutive World Cups eliminated in the group stage (2018 and 2022) — for a four-time world champion, that's a national identity crisis. Under Nagelsmann, Die Mannschaft must take revenge, and at the home Euro 2024 (quarter-final) they showed cautious signs of recovery. The difference comes down to two names: Musiala and Wirtz. Two young playmakers reaching the world top at the same time — Germany haven't had players in this category since Mesut Özil. Kimmich orchestrates, Havertz scores, Ter Stegen finally takes the gloves after years as Neuer's understudy. Group E is manageable, but Ecuador can upset. The question: can Nagelsmann restore German winning mentality? Semi-final is mandatory, final is bonus.
Africa Cup winners 2024 (on home soil, a fairy tale). Phenomenal growth under Faé. Pépé, Kessié and Haller provide quality and experience. Fourth World Cup appearance; reaching the knockouts for the first time is within reach in Group E.
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Start predicting →Yes — Germany and Ivory Coast meet in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup (Group E).
On the FIFA world ranking, Germany (#9) are favoured over Ivory Coast (#40). The gap is 31 ranking places.
Germany: World champion (4x) (20 World Cup appearances). Ivory Coast: Group stage (4 World Cup appearances).
Germany are coached by Julian Nagelsmann. Ivory Coast are coached by Emerse Faé.
Germany play in Group E. Ivory Coast play in Group E.
Last updated: 2026-06-07