Match PreviewPreview: Germany vs Curaçao
Four-time champions Germany open against the smallest nation ever to reach a World Cup.
Four-time champions Germany open against the smallest nation ever to reach a World Cup. Curaçao, a Caribbean island of around 150,000 people, complete a fairytale rise to the global stage, and simply being here is already their victory.
Germany arrive under pressure to restore pride after group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022 — a talented but inconsistent side that must prove the rebuild is real. Anything other than a comfortable win would count as a shock.
Expect Germany to dominate and Curaçao to defend in numbers and savour every minute. Kick-off is 20:00 in Kenya time. Back your team and make your score call on the match page.
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