⚽ Group E — Teams & Overview
Group E is one of 12 groups in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. The top two teams plus the best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. Germany rebuild after 2022. Cape Verde make their historic World Cup debut. Saudi Arabia repeat their 2022 group.
Matches in Group E are played across Philadelphia / Atlanta. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 with 48 teams in 12 groups — the largest World Cup in history.
📋 Group E — Key Facts
- 🗂️ Group: E of 12
- 🌍 Teams: 🇩🇪 Germany · 🇦🇺 Australia · 🇨🇻 Cape Verde · 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
- 📍 Venues: Philadelphia / Atlanta
- 📅 Format: Round Robin — 3 matches per team
- ➡️ Qualify: Top 2 + best 8 third-placed teams advance
🔍 Group E Team Analysis
🇩🇪 Germany
Germany bring experience and quality — they are the clear favourites to top Group E. They will look to advance from Group E and make their mark on the 2026 World Cup.
🇦🇺 Australia
Australia bring dangerous opponents who can upset any team on their day. They qualified impressively for this tournament. They will look to advance from Group E and make their mark on the 2026 World Cup.
🇨🇻 Cape Verde
Cape Verde bring the underdogs of the group — but international football history is full of giant-killings at World Cups. They will look to advance from Group E and make their mark on the 2026 World Cup.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia bring the underdogs of the group — but international football history is full of giant-killings at World Cups. They will look to advance from Group E and make their mark on the 2026 World Cup.
📊 Group E Standings (Live)
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Standings update as matches are played. Check FIFA.com for live scores.
📅 Group E Match Schedule
| Match | Teams | Venue | IST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | 🇩🇪 Germany vs 🇦🇺 Australia | Philadelphia | TBC IST |
| Match 2 | 🇨🇻 Cape Verde vs 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | Atlanta | TBC IST |
| Match 3 | 🇩🇪 Germany vs 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | Philadelphia | TBC IST |
| Match 4 | 🇦🇺 Australia vs 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | Atlanta | TBC IST |
| Match 5 | 🇩🇪 Germany vs 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | Atlanta | TBC IST |
| Match 6 | 🇦🇺 Australia vs 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | Philadelphia | TBC IST |
🔮 Group E Prediction
Based on current form, FIFA rankings, and squad quality:
- 🥇 Predicted Group Winner: Germany
- 🥈 Predicted Runner-Up: Australia
- 3️⃣ Third Place: Cape Verde (possible Round of 32 qualifier as best 3rd)
- ❌ Likely Exit: Saudi Arabia