Curacao plays first World Cup match against Germany in Houston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:04 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Curacao made its World Cup debut on June 14, 2026, facing Germany in Houston. The match marked a historic moment for Curacao, as this is the team's first-ever game in the tournament. Curacao managed to equalize in the first half through a goal from Livano Comenencia, creating a significant moment in their soccer history. The use of the abbreviation 'CUW' for Curacao in the broadcasts has sparked curiosity regarding its origins.
- •Curacao's first World Cup game occurs on June 14, 2026.
- •They faced Germany in Houston.
- •Livano Comenencia scores Curacao's first World Cup goal.
- •Curacao uses the abbreviation 'CUW' instead of 'CUR'.
- •The team's history includes gaining autonomous status in 2010.
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Why is Curacao CUW? Explaining country code of World Cup 2026 debutants
"Curacao played their first World Cup game ever on June 14 against Germany.
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