Germany will be expected to start their World Cup campaign with a routine win over Curacao in Houston.Julian Nagelsmanns side are the favourites to win Group E that also contains the Ivory Coast and Ecuador and will be looking to lay down a marker with a strong opening performance.Four-time winners Germany have not qualified for the knockout stages since 2014. Recommended offer Review Bet �10 Get �30 in Free Bets Get Offer 18+GambleAware.orgFor New Customers. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. Curacaos qualification for the finals is one of the great fairytale stories of this years tournament. History-makers even before a ball has been kicked, they will make their World Cup bow as the smallest nation ever by both population and land area to have reached the finals.But they will feel as though their presence should be taken as more than just a feel-good story. Unbeaten throughout qualifying and helmed by experienced Dutch coach Dick Advocaat, Curacao will be hoping to cause a shock this summer.Table of ContentsWhere to watch Germany v CuracaoStats for Germany v CuracaoResponsible GamblingWhere to watch Germany v CuracaoGermany versus Curacao kicks off tonight at 6pm UK time. You can watch it on ITV 1 or stream via ITVX.ClickHEREfor a full World Cup TV guideStats for Germany v CuracaoGermany have won the World Cup four times, the joint-most for a European nation alongside Italy. Overall, only Brazil have lifted the trophy on more occasions (5).Germany will make their 21st World Cup appearance, more than any other European nation and second only to Brazil (23) overall. Since last missing the tournament in 1950, Germany have advanced beyond the first round on 16 of the last 18 occasions, though have failed to reach the knockout stages in both 2018 and 2022.Despite being eliminated after the group stage at the last World Cup, Germany ranked fourth in expected goals over the whole tournament (10.1). Their 3.4 xG per 90 minutes were the highest of any nation, ahead of Brazil (2.20) and eventual champions Argentina (2.15).Curaao reached the World Cup finals for the very first time they are the smallest nation by both area and population to ever reach the finals of the tournament.Curaao are the first CONCACAF debutants at the World Cup since Panama in 2018, while they are looking to become the first side from that confederation to progress from the group stage in their debut since Costa Rica in 1990 (round of 16).As well as scoring the most goals in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying (28), Curaao also led the way for expected goals (22.7), while their four goals from high turnovers was only bettered by Costa Rica (6).Responsible GamblingGambling should always be approached as entertainment, not as a way to generate income. If you ever feel that gambling is becoming a problem, there are several organisations you can contact for free, confidential support.National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 8 am to midnight, 7 days a week)GamCare:www.gamcare.org.ukGambleAware:gambleaware.orgGamStop:www.gamstop.co.uk(free self-exclusion service)Tools available through bet365 include deposit limits, session time reminders, loss limits, self-exclusion and Reality Checks. These can be accessed via the Safer Gambling section of your account at any time. 18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. Topics Curacao National Football Team Germany National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read World Cup 2026: Germany vs Curacao confirmed line-ups and full teams 101 GreatGoals 14th June, 2026 World Cup 2026: Full list of confirmed teams, fixtures, groups and results Ben Miller 14th June, 2026 Germany v Curacao: Predicted line-ups, preview and where to watch as four-time winners take on history makers Jon Fisher 13th June, 2026 World Cup 2026: USA 1-2 Germany report, result, goals as Sane and Havertz score either side of spectacular Antonee Robinson strike in friendly Ben Miller 7th June, 2026 World Cup 2026 live: USA vs Germany confirmed friendly teams and full line ups as Arsenals Havertz and Liverpools Wirtz start, TV channel, live online stream and stats Ben Miller 6th June, 2026 USA v Germany: International friendly line-ups, stats and preview, TV channel, live online stream and prediction for 2026 FIFA World Cup warm-up match Ben Miller 6th June, 2026
