Germany players during the warm up before thier Group E match with Curacao at the Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, on June 14, 2026.
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The latest country to make its World Cup debut will also have the oldest coach ever in the tournament when Curacao plays traditional powerhouse Germany in a Group E match in Houston on June 14, 2026.Also read: Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer fit to start as Germany opens campaign against CuracaoThe German team have a mix of exciting new talent and experienced veterans. The team captained by Joshua Kimmich will have young players like Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Kai Havertz and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Curacao has a mix of seasoned veterans with Premier League experience and promising young talent. The team will be led by Leandro Bacuna.Follow for the latest updatesJune 14, 2026 22:51 18:58 MissAttempt missed. Leandro Bacuna (Curaçao) left footed shot from outside the box.free kickJune 14, 2026 22:49 17:47 Free Kick WonTahith Chong (Curaçao) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 14, 2026 22:49 17:47 Free Kick LostFoul by Jamal Musiala (Germany).free kickJune 14, 2026 22:49 16:59 Free Kick WonJürgen Locadia (Curaçao) wins a free kick on the left wing.free kickJune 14, 2026 22:49 16:59 Free Kick LostFoul by Jonathan Tah (Germany).June 14, 2026 22:46 13:47 MissAttempt missed. Florian Wirtz (Germany) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Nathaniel Brown.free kickJune 14, 2026 22:44 12:03 Free Kick LostFoul by Jürgen Locadia (Curaçao).free kickJune 14, 2026 22:44 12:03 Free Kick WonJoshua Kimmich (Germany) wins a free kick in the defensive half.June 14, 2026 22:43 11:42 Attempt SavedAttempt saved. Felix Nmecha (Germany) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Eloy Room (Curaçao). Assisted by Aleksandar Pavlovic with a through ball.June 14, 2026 22:42 10:21 MissAttempt missed. Leroy Sané (Germany) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Jamal Musiala.June 14, 2026 22:42 9:48 Attempt BlockedAttempt blocked. Florian Wirtz (Germany) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.June 14, 2026 22:40 8:08 MissAttempt missed. Felix Nmecha (Germany) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Jamal Musiala.June 14, 2026 22:40 6:45 Attempt BlockedAttempt blocked. Jamal Musiala (Germany) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.goalJune 14, 2026 22:37 5:17 GoalGoal! Germany 1, Curaçao 0. Felix Nmecha (Germany) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Florian Wirtz.June 14, 2026 22:37 5:04 Attempt BlockedAttempt blocked. Jamal Musiala (Germany) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nathaniel Brown with a through ball.free kickJune 14, 2026 22:36 4:12 Free Kick WonJoshua Kimmich (Germany) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 14, 2026 22:36 4:12 Free Kick LostFoul by Juninho Bacuna (Curaçao).free kickJune 14, 2026 22:34 2:12 Free Kick LostFoul by Aleksandar Pavlovic (Germany).free kickJune 14, 2026 22:34 2:12 Free Kick WonDeveron Fonville (Curaçao) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 14, 2026 22:33 First half Free Kick LostFoul by Aleksandar Pavlovic (Germany).free kickJune 14, 2026 22:33 First half Free Kick WonTahith Chong (Curaçao) wins a free kick in the defensive half.June 14, 2026 22:32 First half StartFirst Half begins.June 14, 2026 22:30 Elder-led Curacao prepare for soccer giants GermanyThe latest country to make its World Cup debut will also have the oldest coach ever in the tournament when Curacao plays traditional powerhouse Germany in a Group E match on Sunday in Houston.At 78, Dutch-born Dick Advocaat will become the oldest on the bench and will end the musical chairs of record-holders already in the early stages of this World Cup. On the other hand, Germany’s manager, Julian Nagelsmann, is the youngest in the tournament.In fact, the record was set twice on Thursday, first by South Africa’s 74-year-old Hugo Broos (born April 10, 1952) vs. Mexico. Later, the Czech Republic coach Miroslav Koubek took the temporary title against South Korea. He is also 74 years old but was born on September 1, 1951.Rest assured, no other coach in the World Cup is older than Advocaat, who took over the Curacao program in January 2024 and coached them to 28 goals in 10 qualifying matches, the most among all CONCACAF teams.Elder-led Curacao prepare for soccer giants GermanyCuracao's 78-year-old coach leads the smallest World Cup debutant against Germany, a four-time champion, in a thrilling matchup.June 14, 2026 22:26 Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer fit to start as Germany opens campaign against CuracaoGoalkeeper Manuel Neuer has fully recovered from a calf injury he sustained last month and is ready to go for Germany’s World Cup opener against Curacao on Sunday.The 40-year-old enters the World Cup having not played for Germany in almost two years after coach Julian Nagelsmann lured him out of international retirement.There were questions about his health after he injured his left calf during Bayern’s last Bundesliga game of the season in late May and missed the German Cup final against Stuttgart for what was called “muscular problems in his left calf.”The Bayern Munich captain is the only remaining member of the World Cup-winning team from 2014 on the Germany squad. This will be his fifth World Cup, which will tie the German record held by Lothar Matthäus.FIFA World Cup 2026: Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer fit to start as Germany opens campaign against CuracaoManuel Neuer is fit to start as Germany faces Curaçao in their World Cup opener on June 14, 2026.June 14, 2026 21:11 LineupLineups are announced and players are warming up. Published - June 14, 2026 10:10 pm IST
