Group E · Match 33 · Jun 20, 2026
Germany VS Ivory Coast
- Stage
- Group E
- Date
- Capacity
- 46K
- Roof
- Open
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Sat, Jun 20, 4:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00 PM
Mexico City
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00 PM
London (UK)
Sat, Jun 20, 9:00 PM
The teams
🇩🇪
FIFA rank#10
CoachJulian Nagelsmann
CaptainJoshua Kimmich
Formation4-2-3-1
Best WC finishChampion
🇨🇮
FIFA rank#34
CoachEmerse Faé
CaptainSerge Aurier
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishGroup stage
Venue: BMO Field
FIFA tournament name Toronto Stadium — capacity 45,500, open-air. The match is hosted in Toronto.
Transit on match day
GO Transit Exhibition station + 5-min walk; or TTC streetcars from Downtown (~25 min)
Climate (June 2026)
Mild — 15-25°C, occasional rain
Airports
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) · Billy Bishop (YTZ)
Where to stay
Downtown Toronto, Distillery District, Kensington Market
Full travel guide: Toronto World Cup 2026 host city →
Group E standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇩🇪 Germany | #10 |
| 2 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | #23 |
| 3 | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast | #34 |
| 4 | 🇨🇼 Curaçao | #82 |
Other Group E fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group E Jun 14 · 23:00 UTC
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador
Group E Jun 14 · 17:00 UTC
Germany vs Curaçao
Group E Jun 20 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Ecuador vs Curaçao
Group E Jun 25 · 20:00 UTC
Curaçao vs Ivory Coast
Group E Jun 25 · 20:00 UTC
Ecuador vs Germany
Other matches on
3 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group E 00:00 UTC (next day) · Kansas City Stadium
Ecuador vs Curaçao
Group F 04:00 UTC (next day) · Monterrey Stadium
Tunisia vs Japan
Group F 17:00 UTC · Houston Stadium
Netherlands vs Sweden
Other matches at BMO Field
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group B Jun 12 · 19:00 UTC
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group L Jun 17 · 23:00 UTC
Ghana vs Panama
Group L Jun 23 · 23:00 UTC
Panama vs Croatia
Group I Jun 26 · 19:00 UTC
Senegal vs Iraq
R32 Jul 2 · 23:00 UTC
Group K runner-up vs Group L runner-up
Germany vs Ivory Coast — FAQ
When is Germany vs Ivory Coast kicking off?
June 20, 2026 at 20:00 UTC (BMO Field local time depends on the city).
Where is Germany vs Ivory Coast being played?
BMO Field (FIFA tournament name: Toronto Stadium) in Toronto. Capacity 45,500, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group E fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Germany's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. ARD · ZDF is the primary broadcaster in Germany.
How do I get to BMO Field on match day?
GO Transit Exhibition station + 5-min walk; or TTC streetcars from Downtown (~25 min)
Who else is in Group E?
Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curaçao. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Sat, Jun 20, 4:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Sat, Jun 20, 1:00 PM · Mexico City: Sat, Jun 20, 2:00 PM · London (UK): Sat, Jun 20, 9:00 PM