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Germany Set to Face Curacao in World Cup Opener

Germany is gearing up to play against World Cup newcomers Curacao this Sunday, marking their first match in the 2026 soccer championship.

Editorial Staff / 2026-06-13 / 1min
Germany Set to Face Curacao in World Cup Opener

On June 13, 2026, Germany will take on Curacao in their opening match of the World Cup in Boston. This game is particularly significant as it represents Curacao's debut in the tournament.

Germany, a four-time World Cup champion, is looking to make a strong impression as they aim to reclaim their status in the tournament after last winning in 2014.

The anticipation is high as fans await to see how the seasoned German team will perform against the newcomers in this prestigious event.

Updates

Update at 19:01 UTC on 2026-06-14

France 24 reported Germany made a successful start to World Cup 2026 on Sunday, demolishing Curaçao 7-1 in Boston. The four-time world champions were clinical in their execution, with goals from Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala, Na. DW News reported For the first time since they won the tournament in 2014, Germany won their opening game at the World Cup.

Sources: France 24, DW News