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German chancellor expects victory in World Cup opener against Curaçao

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 9:40 AM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

German chancellor expects victory in World Cup opener against Curaçao

Summary

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz anticipates a clear victory for the national team in their World Cup opener against Curaçao this Sunday in Houston. He plans to watch the match alongside millions of fans across Germany. Merz's expectations come as the team prepares for the tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The German squad will have additional matches, including one against Ivory Coast on June 20 in Toronto and another against Ecuador on June 25 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Key Details

•Friedrich Merz predicts a clear victory for Germany
•Match is scheduled for June 11 in Houston
•Germany faces Costa Rica on June 20 in Toronto
•Team to play Ecuador on June 25 in New Jersey

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9:40 AMYahoo Sports — German chancellor expects 'clear victory' in World Cup opener

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects a "clear victory" of the national in their World Cup opener against debutants Curaçao on Sunday in Houston. “The Chancellor will, of course, be watching the German team’s World Cup opener – just like millions of football fans across the country, with plenty of passion,” publishing house Funke quoted a government spokeswoman as saying.
— Yahoo Sports

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