World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast’s history with group E rivalsIvory Coast’s track record against their group E opponents at the 2026 World Cup Ivory Coast/@Ouest FranceIvory Coast will compete in Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup scheduled from June 11 to July 19, 2026, in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.The Elephants share the group with Germany, Ecuador, and Curaçao. The mission will be anything but easy against the four-time world champions, whom they faced in a friendly back in 2009.However, the other two teams appear more approachable, especially Curaçao, who are set to make their debut at the tournament.It should be noted that a friendly match between Ivory Coast and Germany was scheduled for March 2026, but it will most likely be cancelled following this draw.Ivory Coast’s head-to-head history with their group E opponents:Ivory Coast vs GermanyNovember 18, 2009 – International friendly: Germany 2-2 Ivory CoastIvory Coast vs CuraçaoCuraçao are newcomers, having never had the opportunity to face Ivory Coast before.Ivory Coast vs EcuadorEven though both teams have previously participated in the World Cup, they have never crossed paths on the pitch.