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Curaçao faces Germany in World Cup opener this Sunday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:40 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Curaçao faces Germany in World Cup opener this Sunday

Summary

Curaçao coach Dick Advocaat expressed excitement about facing Germany in their first-ever World Cup match on Sunday in Houston. Advocaat noted that competing against the four-time champions will quickly assess where his team stands. He recognizes Germany as a strong contender for the title, alongside other teams such as Spain and France. Germany, which has seen the return of 40-year-old goalkeeper Manuel Neuer from retirement, is favored in Group E, which also includes Ivory Coast and Ecuador.

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•Curaçao meets Germany in World Cup debut on Sunday
•Advocaat respects Germany's football legacy
•Group E also includes Ivory Coast and Ecuador
•Germany favorites to win the group
•Neuer's international return adds experience for Germany

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9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Curaçao's Advocaat sees opponents Germany among World Cup favourites

What they're saying

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Curaçao coach Dick Advocaat is excited to be facing Germany first up in their debut World Cup and believes the four-times winners are among the favourites. "That it's Germany right at the beginning is fantastic," the 78-year-old Dutchman told dpa.
— Yahoo Sports

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