GermanyvsCuraçao

Germany ran out comfortable winners over Curaçao 7–1. Goalscorers — Germany: F. Nmecha 6', N. Schlotterbeck 38', K. Havertz 45'+5 (pen), J. Musiala 47', N. Brown 68', D. Undav 78', K. Havertz 88'; Curaçao: L. Comenencia 21'.

Germany met Curaçao in Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Houston Stadium in Houston on Sunday, June 14, 2026. It is one of the six matches in Group E, where the four sides each play three games and the top two advance directly to the Round of 32. With the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also progressing, points here carry real weight from the opening whistle.

Germany go in ranked 10th in the FIFA World Ranking to Curaçao's 83rd — a gap of 73 places that marks Germany out as clear favourites on paper. It is an inter-confederation meeting — Germany of UEFA against Curaçao of CONCACAF — the kind of contrast in styles the World Cup exists to stage.

Germany enter the 2026 World Cup in a period of renewal, aiming to restore their reputation as one of football's superpowers after disappointing group-stage exits at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. The four-time champions showed signs of revival as hosts of Euro 2024, playing attractive football before a quarterfinal elimination by Spain.

Curaçao arrive at the 2026 World Cup ranked 83rd in the world and representing CONCACAF.

Germany: Germany are the second-most successful nation in World Cup history with four titles: 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014.

The match is scheduled at Houston Stadium in Houston, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 05:00 PM (01:00 PM ET).