Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterWhen Germany last won the World Cup in 2014, their first Group E opponents, Curacao, had only been an independent nation for four years.The Blue Wave are sailing into uncharted territory in Texas today, having blasted past a strong Jamaica side plus Trinidad and Tobago and Bermuda in their World Cup qualifiers to earn their spot here.Naturally, there will be a buzz about the team whatever happens on the pitch in their opening game, but could they utilise some beginners luck?Latest Videos FromWatch full video here: Germany vs Curacao predictionTheres no point beating around the bush, Germany are the clear favourites here.An experienced Manuel Neuer between the sticks, a Swiss army knife of a captain in Joshua Kimmich and one of the worlds most expensive footballers in Florian Wirtz knitted together with master tactician Julian Nagelsmann. You may like How to watch Germany vs Curacao for FREE Curacao squad World Cup 2026: Dick Advocaat's latest selection ahead of a historic Finals debut Germany squad World Cup 2026: Julian Nagelsmann's final 26-man selection But, having said that, this is far from a vintage Die Mannschaft crop, and their history in this competition means the weight of expectation is all the same, regardless of the talent on the pitch.As we saw when Brazil got underway against Morocco, even some of the games top talents can wilt under that pressure initially with key names like Wirtz and Aleksandar Pavlovic just as new to World Cup football as Curacao.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.If the competition debutants can use that pre-match energy to bolt out of the blocks, they may just catch the four-time winners by surprise.It wouldnt shock us if Curacao draw the first blood in this contest.With Championship-standard attackers like Sontje Hansen and Tahith Chong in their ranks, they cannot be simply dismissed as warm-up fodder for the later main events.However, after a potential early surge, we expect the mix of experience and young forward talent of Germany to win out.Score prediction: Germany 3-1 CuracaoIsaac Stacey StrongeSocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterIsaac Stacey Stronge is a freelance football writer working for FourFourTwo, Manchester United and Football League World. He has been a season ticket holder at Stockport County throughout the Hatters meteoric rise from the National League North to League One and is a die-hard Paddy Madden fan.
