Germany expected to start Nathaniel Brown against Curaçao at World Cup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:38 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Nathaniel Brown of Eintracht Frankfurt is anticipated to begin as left-back when Germany faces Curaçao in their World Cup opener on Sunday. David Raum, previously favored by coach Julian Nagelsmann, has lost his starting position due to a recent injury. Brown has performed well in recent friendlies against Finland and the United States, further solidifying his claim to the starting role. Raum has indicated a willingness to support Brown in his new role, emphasizing team unity despite the competition for positions. The definitive decision on the starting lineup will be confirmed closer to the match.
- •Germany plays Curaçao in their World Cup opener on Sunday.
- •Nathaniel Brown is expected to start at left-back.
- •David Raum previously held the position but faced injury issues.
- •Brown impressed during pre-World Cup friendlies.
- •Raum expressed support for Brown while accepting a backup role.
- 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — Nathaniel Brown set to start for Germany against Curacao
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Will Nathaniel Brown start for Germany at the World Cup?
"Germany's left-back battle is officially over, as Julian Nagelsmann confirmed on Saturday night that Nathaniel Brown will start against Curaçao. The position had previously been up for grabs between ...
"When Germany face Curaçao in their World Cup opener on Sunday, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Nathaniel Brown is widely expected to start at left-back.RB Leipzig’s David Raum was Germany coach Julian Nage...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 2:38 AMNathaniel Brown set to start for Germany against Curacao
Germany's left-back battle is officially over, as Julian Nagelsmann confirmed on Saturday night that Nathaniel Brown will start against Curaçao. The position had previously been up for grabs between ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 10:31 AMWill Nathaniel Brown start for Germany at the World Cup?
When Germany face Curaçao in their World Cup opener on Sunday, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Nathaniel Brown is widely expected to start at left-back.RB Leipzig’s David Raum was Germany coach Julian Nage...
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