Germany and Curaçao will face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E opener on June 14, 2026, at Houston Stadium on FOX. This Group E matchup marks a historic milestone as Curaçao makes its first-ever World Cup appearance. In doing so, it becomes the smallest nation by population to ever qualify. Curaçao qualified for the 2026 World Cup by topping Group C in the second round of CONCACAF qualifying and then finishing first again in Group B in the third round. Across both stages, they went unbeaten in 10 matches, recording seven wins and three draws. After losing 4-1 to Scotland in a friendly on...
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