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Germany opens World Cup with high viewership against Curaçao

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:41 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Germany opens World Cup with high viewership against Curaçao

Summary

Germany's opening match at the World Cup against Curaçao on Sunday attracted over 23 million viewers on ARD, achieving a 70.2% market share. The match, held in Houston, saw Germany secure a decisive 7-1 victory. This viewership was higher than their previous World Cup opener against Japan in Qatar, which recorded 9.23 million viewers. However, earlier World Cup matches in 2014 and 2018 drew larger audiences, with 25.97 million and 26.36 million, respectively. Interest in the tournament remains strong as Germany competes in the World Cup hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

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By the Numbers

•Germany defeated Curaçao 7-1 in their World Cup opener.
•Over 23 million viewers tuned in on ARD.
•The match was held in Houston.
•Viewership surpasses Germany's opening match in Qatar.
•Earlier World Cup openers had even larger audiences.

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What they're saying

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More than 23 million people watched Germany's opening match at the World Cup on Sunday on public broadcaster ARD. Ratings firm AGF Videoforschung on Monday said an average of 23.
— Yahoo Sports

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