Match 9 · Group E · Matchday 1
- F. Nmecha6'
- N. Schlotterbeck38'
- K. Havertz45' (pen), 88'
- J. Musiala47'
- N. Brown68'
- D. Undav78'
- L. Comenencia21'
Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET
NRG Stadium, Houston
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Knockout path scenarios
This is a Group E, Matchday 1 fixture. The knockout bracket implications depend on where each team finishes in the group.
Germany
If Germany wins Group E
Round of 32: vs 3rd Place (TBD)
Match 75 · June 29 · Gillette Stadium
If Germany finishes 2nd
Round of 32: vs Runner-up Group I
Match 77 · June 30 · AT&T Stadium
Curaçao
If Curaçao wins Group E
Round of 32: vs 3rd Place (TBD)
Match 75 · June 29 · Gillette Stadium
If Curaçao finishes 2nd
Round of 32: vs Runner-up Group I
Match 77 · June 30 · AT&T Stadium
Third-place scenarios
Even finishing 3rd is not necessarily elimination. The 8 best third-placed teams (out of 12 groups) advance to the Round of 32. A third-place finish with 3+ points and a neutral or positive goal difference would likely be enough to qualify. Third-placed teams are always paired against group winners in the Round of 32.

