Germany vs Curaçao — World Cup 2026

FILE No. M-670CLASS: GROUP MATCHSTATUS: GROUP STAGEWC 2026 · HOUSTON

Germany

7–1

Curaçao

Match events

F. Nmechaassist F. Wirtz6'1–0
N. Schlotterbeckassist N. Brown38'2–1
K. Havertz (pen)45+5'3–1
J. Musialaassist J. Kimmich47'4–1
J. MusialaOn: D. Undav64'
N. Brownassist D. Undav68'5–1
J. TahOn: A. Rudiger73'
F. NmechaOn: L. Goretzka73'
N. BrownOn: D. Raum73'
D. Undavassist J. Kimmich78'6–1
J. KimmichOn: W. Anton83'
K. Havertzassist D. Undav88'7–1

1–121'L. Comenencia
46'S. HansenOn: J. Antonisse
65'J. LocadiaOn: J. Margaritha
83'T. ChongOn: G. Kastaneer

GERMatch statsCUW

65%Possession35%

27Shots8

12Shots on Target2

8Corners1

18Fouls11

Germany — starting XI

4-2-3-1

Bench

26Deniz Undav
22David Raum
2Antonio Rüdiger
8Leon Goretzka
3Waldemar Anton
21Alexander Nübel
12Oliver Baumann
24Malick Thiaw
9Jamie Leweling
25Assan Ouédraogo
20Nadiem Amiri
16Angelo Stiller
13Pascal Groß
11Nick Woltemade
14Maximilian Beier

Curaçao — starting XI

4-3-1-2

Bench

11Jeremy Antonisse
16Jearl Margaritha
19Gervane Kastaneer
26Trevor Iriving Doornbusch
25Tyrick Bodak
3Jurien Gaari
20Joshua Brenet
2Shurandy Sambo
4Roshon van Eijma
15Ar'Jany Martha
14Kenji Gorré
22Kevin Felida
13Tyrese Noslin
6Godfried Roemeratoe
17Brandley Kuwas

All-time meetings

Germany wins

Draws

Curaçao wins

02 · Tale of the Tape

Tale of the tape.

28.0

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

Jun 14

vs Curaçao

World Cup · Group Stage - 1 · NRG Stadium

7–1

Jun 6

at USA

Friendlies · Friendly International · Soldier Field

2–1

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

Curaçao

Jun 14

at Germany

World Cup · Group Stage - 1 · NRG Stadium

1–7

Jun 7

vs Aruba

Friendlies · Friendly International · Stadion Ergilio Hato

4–0

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

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

F. Wirtz

#17 · Bayer Leverkusen

J. Bacuna

#7 · Al Wehda Club

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