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2014 FIFA World Cup — Group E (Switzerland, Ecuador, France, Honduras)

Overview of Group E at the 2014 FIFA World Cup (15–25 June 2014): teams, match results, final standings, notable moments and which teams advanced to the knockout stage.

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Overview

Group E of the 2014 FIFA World Cup took place between 15 and 25 June 2014 and featured Switzerland, Ecuador, France and Honduras. The group produced a mix of close contests and high-scoring affairs that determined two qualifiers for the tournament's round of 16. For an official grouping reference see Group E information.

Teams and format

Four national teams contested Group E. Each team played the others once in a round-robin format, earning three points for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss. The top two teams after all three rounds advanced to the knockout phase. The participating sides were Switzerland, Ecuador, France and Honduras.

Match results

  • 15 June: Switzerland 2–1 Ecuador
  • 15 June: France 3–0 Honduras
  • 20 June: France 5–2 Switzerland
  • 20 June: Ecuador 2–1 Honduras
  • 25 June: Honduras 0–3 Switzerland
  • 25 June: France 0–0 Ecuador

Final standings and outcome

The final table placed France first and Switzerland second, both advancing to the round of 16; Ecuador finished third and Honduras fourth. Final points were France 7, Switzerland 6, Ecuador 4 and Honduras 0. Goal difference played a role in the group's dynamics but the top two were decided on match results and points earned.

Notable facts and significance

Group E combined a dominant performance by France — including a high-scoring win over Switzerland — with Ecuador's resilience to finish with four points. Honduras failed to gain any points and exited at the group stage. The results influenced the knockout bracket and set up subsequent matchups in the tournament's elimination rounds.

For summaries focused on each national team and match reports consult the team pages and match archives linked above: Switzerland, Ecuador, France, Honduras.

Questions and answers

Q: Which teams were part of Group E in the 2014 FIFA World Cup?

A: Switzerland, Ecuador, France, and Honduras were part of Group E in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Q: When was the first game of Group E played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup?

A: The first game of Group E in the 2014 FIFA World Cup was played on 15 June.

Q: When was the last game of Group E played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup?

A: The last game of Group E in the 2014 FIFA World Cup was played on 25 June.

Q: How many teams were there in Group E of the 2014 FIFA World Cup?

A: There were four teams in Group E of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Q: Which country won the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Group E?

A: The 2014 FIFA World Cup winner was not determined in the Group E as it was only a group stage of the tournament.

Q: Did all the teams in Group E play against each other?

A: Yes, all the teams in Group E played against each other.

Q: What were the teams' names that represented Honduras in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Group E?

A: Honduras was represented by its national team in 2014 FIFA World Cup Group E.

Author

AlegsaOnline.com 2014 FIFA World Cup — Group E (Switzerland, Ecuador, France, Honduras)

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