🔥 Germany vs Curaçao kicks off
Germany, the 2014 World Cup winners, face Curaçao in their Group E opener. This match marks the beginning of their campaign in the first 48-team World Cup. Both teams are looking to make a strong start in the tournament.
Germany
🏆Germany are 2014 World Cup winners
Kai Havertz
midfielder · Chelsea
Creative force
Curaçao
🌎Curaçao is in CONCACAF
📈Curaçao is ranked 80th in FIFA
👥Curaçao has a small population
🏟️Curaçao plays in Group E
Leandro Bacuna
defender · Cardiff City
Experienced defender
Juninho Bacuna
midfielder · Birmingham City
Skilled midfielder
Jarchinio Antonia
forward · Cambuur
Pacey forward
Eloy Room
goalkeeper · Columbus Crew
Veteran goalkeeper
Tale of the tape
4
World Cup titles won by Germany
2014
Year Germany last won World Cup
48
Number of teams in the tournament
🎙️ Curaçao's World Cup debut
Curaçao is making its World Cup debut in 2026, becoming the smallest country to participate in the tournament.