World Cup Group E permutations: What do Ivory Coast need to qualify?

We are now two games into Group E at the FIFA World Cup, and Germany have already booked their place in the knockout stages of the tournament.

Following Ecuador's draw with Curacao, Julian Nagelsmann's side are also now guaranteed to qualify as group winners.

Meanwhile, for Curacao, the Ivory Coast and Ecuador, everything hinges on the final set of fixtures, which are set to take place on Thursday, 25 June.

Below, we run through the Group E permutations for each nation ahead of what could be a thrilling night of action.

What Germany need to qualify for the World Cup knockout stages

Germany have qualified for the World Cup knockout stages as Group E winners.

What the Ivory Coast need to qualify for the World Cup knockout stages

The Ivory Coast were incredibly unfortunate to lose to Germany on matchday two, and on another night, they would have won the match.

The Elephants still have a straightforward path to the knockout stages, though, as all they need to do is beat or draw with Curacao on Thursday to qualify as runners-up to Germany.

While they should win the match, their victory over Ecuador on matchday one means they own the H2H tie-breaker over the South American side, should both nations finish on four points.

What Ecuador need to qualify for the World Cup knockout stages

Ecuador have it all to do if they are to qualify from Group E, which is not a position they were expecting to be in after a strong qualifying campaign.

A shocking draw against Curacao means that they now need to beat Germany and hope that Curacao take points off the Ivory Coast to qualify as runners-up.

A win would also give them a strong chance of qualifying as one of the eight best third-place teams, regardless of what the Ivory Coast do against Ecuador.

What Curacao need to qualify for the World Cup knockout stages

Following their draw with Ecuador, Curacao have given themselves a puncher's chance of qualifying for the knockout stages.

They face the Ivory Coast on Thursday, and if they can overcome the Elephants, then a place in the round of 32 will be theirs.