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    Match 9 · Group E · Matchday 1

    GermanyGermany
    7 : 1
    Full-time
    CuraçaoCuraçao
    • F. Nmecha6'
    • N. Schlotterbeck38'
    • K. Havertz45' (pen), 88'
    • J. Musiala47'
    • N. Brown68'
    • D. Undav78'
    Goals
    • L. Comenencia21'

    Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET

    NRG Stadium, Houston

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    Match events

    GermanyMinCuraçao
    • F. Nmecha(assist: F. Wirtz)
      6'
    • 21'
      L. Comenencia
    • N. Schlotterbeck(assist: N. Brown)
      38'
    • K. Havertz (pen)
      45'
    • 46'
      ▲ J. Antonisse·▼ S. Hansen
    • J. Musiala(assist: J. Kimmich)
      47'
    • ▲ D. Undav·▼ J. Musiala
      64'
    • 65'
      ▲ J. Margaritha·▼ J. Locadia
    • N. Brown(assist: D. Undav)
      68'
    • ▲ L. Goretzka·▼ F. Nmecha
      73'
    • ▲ A. Rudiger·▼ J. Tah
      73'
    • ▲ D. Raum·▼ N. Brown
      73'
    • D. Undav(assist: J. Kimmich)
      78'
    • ▲ W. Anton·▼ J. Kimmich
      83'
    • 83'
      ▲ G. Kastaneer·▼ T. Chong
    • K. Havertz(assist: D. Undav)
      88'

    Group E standings

    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1GermanyGermany320166
    2Côte d'IvoireCôte d'Ivoire320126
    3EcuadorEcuador311104
    4CuraçaoCuraçao3012-81
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    What each team needs

    GermanyGermany

    A win in their opening match would put Germany in a strong position to advance from Group E.

    CuraçaoCuraçao

    An opening win over Germany would be a major statement and strengthen Curaçao's chances of progressing.

    Team comparison

    StatGermanyCuraçao
    FIFA Ranking887
    World Cup Titles40
    World Cup Appearances201
    Best WC FinishChampions (4 times)Debut (2026)
    ManagerJulian NagelsmannDick Advocaat
    How They QualifiedUEFA — Group A winnersCONCACAF — Nations League path
    2022 World CupGroup stage — eliminatedDid not qualify
    CaptainJoshua KimmichTBC

    Prediction

    Germany 2 — 1 Curaçao

    Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Germany (ranked 8th) enters as the slight favourite.

    Match facts

    Germany have appeared at 20 World Cups. Curaçao have appeared at 1.
    Germany are ranked 8th in the world. Curaçao are ranked 87th.
    Curaçao will be making their World Cup debut in 2026.
    Germany have won the World Cup 4 times.
    This match takes place at NRG Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.

    How to watch

    RegionBroadcast
    USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
    USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
    UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
    WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

    Venue

    NRG Stadium · Houston · Capacity: 68,311

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