Group Stage · Group E

Germany vs Ivory Coast

Saturday, June 20, 2026 · 20:00 UTC · BMO Field, Toronto

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Germany

Die Mannschaft
FIFA Ranking#8
CoachJulian Nagelsmann
Key PlayerFlorian Wirtz
WC Appearances20
Best FinishWinners (4x: 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)
ExpectationsContender

After consecutive group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022, Germany must restore their World Cup pedigree. Nagelsmann has injected new energy with Wirtz as the creative fulcrum.

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CIV

Ivory Coast

The Elephants
FIFA Ranking#48
CoachEmerse Fae
Key PlayerFranck Kessie
WC Appearances4
Best FinishGroup Stage
ExpectationsCompetitive

AFCON 2024 champions and a squad loaded with European talent from Paris, Barcelona, and the Premier League. The Elephants arrive as one of Africa's most dangerous sides.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

GermanyFIFA RankingIvory Coast
#8 - #48
GermanyWC AppearancesIvory Coast
20 - 4

Group E Context

Die Mannschaft cannot afford a third consecutive group stage disaster. Curaçao make their historic World Cup debut.

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Venue

BMO Field

Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Capacity: 30,000

Canada's first soccer-specific stadium, set on the beautiful Exhibition Place grounds with Lake Ontario views. Intimate atmosphere for a World Cup venue.

Stadium guide →

Fan Guide: Toronto

Top Spots

Scallywags · Sports Bar

TFC supporters bar, walking distance to stadium

The Dock Ellis · Pub

No TVs, great beer, neighborhood vibe

Betty's · Pub

Dive bar with character, open late

Pai Northern Thai Kitchen · Restaurant

Best Thai in the city, always packed

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