Germany prepares for World Cup opener against Curaçao in Houston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Germany faces Curaçao in their World Cup 2026 group stage match at NRG Stadium in Houston on June 14. The team enters the match after victories against Finland and the United States, securing a 4-0 win over Finland and a 2-1 win against the U.S. players. This match marks Germany's first encounter with Curaçao, who recently lost 4-0 to Scotland. Squad highlights include Manuel Neuer and Joshua Kimmich as experienced players in this group. The match begins at 12:00 PM local time.
- •Germany won both pre-World Cup matches against Finland and the U.S.
- •Curaçao lost 4-0 to Scotland before the tournament.
- •The match is scheduled for June 14 at NRG Stadium.
- •Germany's lineup features experienced players like Neuer and Kimmich.
- •This is Germany's first match against Curaçao.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026 Group Stage Preview: Germany vs. Curaçao
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