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Germany vs Curaçao — World Cup 2026

FILE No. M-670CLASS: GROUP MATCHSTATUS: GROUP STAGEWC 2026 · HOUSTON
Germany
VS
Curaçao
11
Days
:
02
Hours
:
57
Mins
:
12
Secs
Germany vs Curaçao · NRG Stadium, Houston
02 · Tale of the Tape

Tale of the tape.

28.1
Average Age
28.0
03 · The Form Guide

Last five walks into the room.

Who's hotter going in? Latest competitive results, newest first.

Germany

W
W
W
W
W
May 31
vs Finland
Friendlies · Friendly International · MEWA Arena
4–0
Mar 30
vs Ghana
Friendlies · Friendly International · MHPArena
2–1
Mar 27
at Switzerland
Friendlies · Friendly International · St. Jakob-Park
4–3
Nov 17
vs Slovakia
World Cup - Qualification Europe · Group Stage - 10 · Red Bull Arena
6–0
Nov 14
at Luxembourg
World Cup - Qualification Europe · Group Stage - 9 · Stade de Luxembourg
2–0

Curaçao

L
L
L
D
W
May 30
at Scotland
Friendlies · Friendly International · Hampden Park
1–4
Mar 31
at Australia
FIFA Series · Group Stage · AAMI Park
1–5
Mar 27
at China
FIFA Series · Group Stage · Accor Stadium
0–2
Nov 19
at Jamaica
World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF · Final Round - 6 · Independence Park
0–0
Nov 14
at Bermuda
World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF · Final Round - 5 · Bermuda National Stadium
7–0
05 · Key Battles

Three duels that decide it.

// Central midfield · The pivot clash
Kimmich's press-resistant recycling will be too composed for Bacuna's press-happy approach. The Bayern anchor should dictate tempo and cut passing lanes with ease, turning Germany's midfield into a metronome while Curaçao chases shadows.
// Centre-forward vs Centre-back · The physical test
Havertz's intelligent positioning and link play will expose Brenet's likely lack of mobility. The Arsenal forward's ability to drop deep and rotate flanks makes him a nightmare for a static defender—expect early mismatches and space in behind.
// Left wing vs Right fullback · The dribble duel
Wirtz's directness and close control will trouble Bacuna whenever Germany shift play wide. The Leverkusen speedster thrives in 1v1 scenarios and should generate cutback chances—Bacuna will need discipline to avoid the yellow card zone early.
06 · Style Clash

Germany vs Curaçao · Clinic vs Chaos

Nagelsmann's precision machine meets Advocaat's disciplined shape. A masterclass in ball progression under press.

// Structured & Progressive
Germany
vs
// Compact & Reactive
Curaçao
Patient
Build-up
Aggressive
Selective
Pressing
Chaotic
Stretched
Width
Compact
Controlled
Transition
Direct
Multifaceted
Attacking Threat
Isolated
Organized
Set-piece Focus
Desperate
07 · Win Probability

Win probability.

Even-money default — ranks not yet on file.

38GER
24DRAW
38CUW
38%
24%
38%
09 · The Bench

The bench faceoff.

J. Nagelsmann
Germany · Head coach

J. Nagelsmann

🇩🇪
D. Advocaat
Curaçao · Head coach

D. Advocaat

🇳🇱
10 · The Venue

NRG Stadium

Houston · USA / CAN / MEX
Stadium guide →
72,000
Capacity
Houston
City
2002
Opened
grass
Surface
12 · Where to watch

Where to watch.

USA
FOX / Telemundo
UK & Ireland
BBC / ITV
Latin America
Globo / TyC Sports
Worldwide
FIFA+ (selected territories)
// match file
Germany vs Curaçao.
The full dossier — form, key battles, the take — sharpens closer to kickoff.
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