Group E standings after matchday 1 of the 2026 World Cup following Ivory Coast's 1-0 win over Ecuador in their opening match.
On 15 June 2026 GMT+7, the Group E standings of the 2026 World Cup group stage were updated after Ivory Coast defeated Ecuador 1-0. The winning goal came from the small but agile attacker Ahmad Diallo in the 90th minute, securing the full three points for his team.
As a result, Ivory Coast sits second in Group E with 3 points from 1 match, equal to Germany. However, Ivory Coast's goal difference is inferior by 6 goals, as Germany routed Curaçao 7-1. Meanwhile, both Curaçao and Ecuador remain without points following their opening defeats.
Next, Ivory Coast will face Germany in their second group match on the night of 20 June at 03:00 Thailand time (GMT+7). Ecuador will play against Curaçao on the morning of 21 June at 07:00 Thailand time (GMT+7).
