Germany faces Curacao in World Cup opener in Houston
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:46 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Germany plays Curacao on June 14 at NRG Stadium in Houston. This match marks Germany's first game in the 2026 World Cup. Germany's squad includes notable players such as Kai Havertz and Manuel Neuer, while Curacao qualifies for their first World Cup under manager Dick Advocaat. Both teams are preparing for what could be an intriguing matchup, with Curacao aiming to prove competitive despite their underdog status.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for 1pm ET on June 14.
- •Germany features veterans like Manuel Neuer and Joshua Kimmich.
- •Curacao is making their World Cup debut after qualifying over Jamaica and Trinidad.
- •Curacao relies on players from the Dutch Eredivisie, including captain Leandro Bacuna.
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch Spain vs Cape Verde live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction
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- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch Germany vs Curacao live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction
"The reigning European champions get their 2026 World Cup campaign underway against Cape Verde.
"A beauty of a game awaits in Dallas as the Netherlands and Japan meet in Group F.
"Can Germany avoid an upset as they face minnows Curacao?
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 7:46 PMHow to watch Spain vs Cape Verde live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction
The reigning European champions get their 2026 World Cup campaign underway against Cape Verde.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 7:16 PMHow to watch Netherlands vs Japan live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction
A beauty of a game awaits in Dallas as the Netherlands and Japan meet in Group F.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 7:00 PMHow to watch Germany vs Curacao live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction
Can Germany avoid an upset as they face minnows Curacao?
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