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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 plays first World Cup match against Germany in Houston
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Why is Curacao CUW? Explaining country code of World Cup 2026 debutants
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Curacao played their first World Cup game ever on June 14 against Germany.

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