Germany meet Curaçao in a group stage Group E tie at NRG Stadium in Houston. Germany are four-time world champions and one of the sport's traditional powerhouses. After group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022, Julian Nagelsmann is leading a resurgence built around Joshua Kimmich and a new generation. They aim to reclaim their elite status.
Curaçao arrive with their own ambitions. Curaçao make a historic World Cup debut, becoming one of the smallest nations ever to qualify. Guided by veteran Dutch coach Dick Advocaat and drawing on Dutch-based talent, the Caribbean island defied the odds. Their qualification is a fairytale story.
Germany face Curaçao on Sun Jun 14 · 5:00 PM GMT at NRG Stadium, Houston.
NRG Stadium in Houston, USA (capacity 72,220).
It is a Group Stage (Group E) fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Germany 7 – 1 Curaçao.