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Group E

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Germany and Ivory Coast Battle for World Cup 2026 Knockout Berth

Germany and Ivory Coast meet in a decisive Group E clash in Toronto, both seeking a place in the World Cup 2026 round of 32 after winning their opening matches. Germany thrashed Curacao 7-1, while Ivory Coast edged Ecuador 1-0. The winner will take a major step toward group victory.

Jun 19, 2026

Sports

Germany crush Curacao 7-1 in World Cup opener

Germany beat World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 in their Group E opener in Houston, marking their first opening-match win since 2014. Goals from Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Kai Havertz (2), Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown and Deniz Undav powered the rout after Curacao had briefly equalised.

Jun 14, 2026