Match 9 · Group Stage · Group E
Germanyvs
Curaçao
Kickoff
- Stadium:
- · Houston
- Germany:
- Curaçao:
- UTC:
Venue
- Stadium:
- NRG Stadium
- City:
- Houston, USA
- Capacity:
- 72,000
- Coords:
- 29.68°N 95.41°W
The story of this one
Germany meet Curaçao at NRG Stadium on Sunday, June 14, 2026, match 9 of the tournament and an opening statement — first impressions in a three-game sprint carry real weight. Group E sends its top two through automatically, with the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advancing — so neither side can afford a flat ninety minutes.
Houston provides the stage — was the first NFL stadium built with a retractable roof — vital against Houston’s heat and humidity. Kickoff is 12:00 stadium time (CDT); fans of Germany and Curaçao can check the exact hour back home in the times panel below.
Make your pick
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Your probabilities
Split 100% across home / draw / away — scored by Brier after full time; lower is better.