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Germany begins World Cup campaign against Curacao in Houston

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:35 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Germany begins World Cup campaign against Curacao in Houston
Summary

Germany faces Curacao in their first match of the World Cup on June 14 in Houston. Under the guidance of coach Julian Nagelsmann, Germany aims to recover from recent disappointments in major tournaments. Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is fit to play, while Curacao, the smallest nation to qualify, enters as heavy underdogs after a prior defeat to Scotland. Both teams prepared with warm-up matches, with Germany winning twice before the tournament.

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  • •Match kicks off at 6 p.m. UK time
  • •Germany's predicted line-up includes Neuer and Havertz
  • •Curacao is aiming to challenge despite being heavy underdogs
  • •Both teams played warm-up matches before the tournament
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Germany get their World Cup campaign started when they face Curacao, the smallest ever nation to qualify for the tournament.Julian Nagelsmann’s side are hoping to bounce back from recent disappointm...

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