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Germany vs Curacao : 2026 World Cup
Starts:
Four-time champions Germany will start their 2026 World Cup campaign against debutants Curacao in Group E on 14 June.
Head-to-head
The two nations have never met before. This will be the first-ever encounter between Germany and Curacao.
Team News
Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany side is expected to be close to full strength. Manuel Neuer is set to start in goal, while the squad features a blend of experience and exciting young talent including Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, and Kai Havertz.
Curacao, coached by 78-year-old Dick Advocaat (the oldest coach in World Cup history), will lean on their disciplined structure and key players from European leagues.Captain Leandro Bacuna, his brother Juninho Bacuna, skillful attacker Tahith Chong, experienced forward Jürgen Locadia, and goalkeeper Eloy Room are among the squad’s most important players.
They enter as massive underdogs but with huge pride after their remarkable qualification campaign.
Key Players
Jamal Musiala is Germany’s creative heartbeat — his dribbling, vision, and goal threat make him one of the most dangerous players in world football.
The Bayern Munich star will be central to Nagelsmann’s plans. Meanwhile, Manchester United product Tahith Chong will be Curacao’s main creative threat.
The Sheffield United attacker, along with the Bacuna brothers, is expected to provide moments of quality as the Caribbean side looks to cause an upset.
Quotes
“It’s not an especially easy group, but it’s one we’re capable of getting through,” said Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann about Curacao and Group E.
“It’s good for us to be challenged – you don’t want three straightforward opponents. You want to be pushed and test yourself. Curaçao will be interesting to analyse, but we won’t make the mistake of underestimating them.”Every opponent deserves respect.”
2026 FIFA World Cup – Group E Full Fixtures
Sunday, 14 June 2026
19:00 — Germany vs Curacao
Sunday, 15 June 2026
01:00 — Ivory Coast vs Ecuador
Saturday, 20 June 2026
22:00 — Germany vs Ivory Coast
Monday, 21 June 2026
02:00 — Ecuador vs Curacao
Thursday, 25 June 2026
22:00 — Germany vs Ecuador
22:00 — Curacao vs Ivory Coast
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