{"id":1026311,"date":"2026-06-14T15:36:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T15:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1026311\/"},"modified":"2026-06-14T15:36:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T15:36:22","slug":"germany-vs-curacao-live-team-news-as-world-cup-contenders-open-campaign-against-tournament-debutants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1026311\/","title":{"rendered":"Germany vs Curacao LIVE: Team news as World Cup contenders open campaign against tournament debutants"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>About today’s venue<\/p>\n

Home of the Houston Texans in the NFL, the ground generally known as NRG Stadium has been stripped of that title for the World Cup in accordance with Fifa rules. It is an impressive facility, twice hosting Super Bowls, and sits close to the Astrodome in a little collection of venues within the city.<\/p>\n

Matches: Five group, one last 32, one last 16<\/p>\n

\"HoustonHouston hosts the match between Germany and Curacao (Getty)<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle14 June 2026 16:20<\/p>\n

<\/a>World Cup 2026 fixtures, results and group tables<\/p>\n

Need a reminder of all the World Cup results so far and fixtures to come at this busy tournament? We\u2019ve got you covered:<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle14 June 2026 16:10<\/p>\n

<\/a>Curacao squad and dangermen to watch<\/p>\n

There are a few familiar faces within the Curacao squad, including the Bacuna brothers \u2013 Leandro and Juninho both had stints in England and are likely to line up midfield. Jurgen Locadia looks set to feature, too, despite that red card after a horror tackle against Scotland, with he and Tahith Chong of Sheffield United key figures in the forward line.<\/p>\n

Goalkeepers:<\/strong> Tyrick Bodak (SC Telstar), Trevor Doornbusch (VVV-Venlo), Eloy Room (Miami FC)<\/p>\n

Defenders:<\/strong> Riechedly Bazoer (Konyaspor), Joshua Brenet (Kayserispor), Roshon Van Eijma (RKC Waalwijk), Sherel Floranus (PEC Zwolle), Deveron Fonville (NEC Nijmegen), Jurien Gaari (Abha Club), Armando Obispo (PSV Eindhoven), Shurandy Sambo (Sparta Rotterdam)<\/p>\n

Midfielders:<\/strong> Juninho Bacuna (FC Volendam), Leandro Bacuna (Igdir), Livano Comenencia (FC Zurich), Kevin Felida (FC Den Bosch), Ar\u2019Jany Martha (Rotherham), Tyrese Noslin (SC Telstar), Godfried Roemeratoe (RKC Waalwijk)<\/p>\n

Forwards: <\/strong>Jeremy Antonisse (AE Kifisia), Tahith Chong (Sheffield United), Kenji Gorre (Maccabi Haifa), Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough), Gervane Kastaneer (Terengganu), Brandley Kuwas (FC Volendam), Jurgen Locadia (Miami FC), Jearl Margaritha (SK Beveren)<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle14 June 2026 16:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Dick Advocaat back for more with Curacao<\/p>\n

Dick Advocaat was coach of the Netherlands at the 1994 World Cup, the first of two stints with the Dutch national team in a sprawling managerial career that ended up in Curacao in 2024. It looked like a return to the tournament was off the cards when Advocaat stepped down earlier this year after his daughter was diagnosed with an illness, but the 78-year-old has returned to oversee this campaign.<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle14 June 2026 15:50<\/p>\n

<\/a>The Curacao blueprint and how Guyana are targeting a similar World Cup miracle<\/p>\n

Curacao\u2019s rise has others hoping that they can follow a similar template \u2013 and Guyana have advantages other nations in the region do not. Will Castle <\/strong>takes an in-depth look.<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle14 June 2026 15:40<\/p>\n

<\/a>Curacao: How a tiny Caribbean island defied the odds to become the World Cup\u2019s smallest nation<\/p>\n

Curacao have none of that sort of World Cup heritage \u2013 the debutants are an amazing success story of competition expansion, as Lawrence Ostlere <\/strong>details:<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle14 June 2026 15:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Germany are no longer inevitable as painful World Cup failures loom large<\/p>\n

Manuel Neuer was part of the Germany side that won the World Cup in 2014, but he and others in the squad will have rather more painful memories of the last two editions. Richard Jolly <\/strong>tries to figure out what went wrong \u2013 and if this time could be different.<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle14 June 2026 15:20<\/p>\n

<\/a>Team news<\/p>\n

A bit of early team news for you, as it appears Manuel Neuer is set to start on his return from retirement. The goalkeeper had seemingly bowed out of international football after Euro 2024, but has been convinced to feature at one last tournament and squeezed out the unfortunate Oliver Baumann for the No 1 shirt after injury to Marc-Andre ter Stegen.<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle14 June 2026 15:10<\/p>\n

<\/a>Germany vs Curacao<\/p>\n

It\u2019s hot and stormy in Houston today, with Lawrence Ostlere <\/strong>our man in town after a couple of days in Los Angeles. The Independent\u2019s chief sports writer is rather looking forward to watching Group E get going \u2013 it\u2019s mighty intriguing.<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle14 June 2026 15:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Germany vs Curacao LIVE<\/p>\n

The World Cup rolls on with a clash of contrasts between tournament powerhouses Germany and debutants Curacao. Can the island nation, an overseas territory of the Netherlands, create a huge upset after an improbable qualification? <\/p>\n

Kick off in Houston is at 6pm BST.<\/p>\n

\"GermanyGermany won the World Cup in 2014 (Getty)<\/p>\n

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