Germany vs. Curacao Picks – World Cup Group E Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (Jun 14) 

• When: Sunday, June 14, 2026. 1:00 PM ET
• Where: Houston Stadium, USA
• How to Watch: FOX

Germany vs. Curacao World Cup Preview

One of the biggest mismatches in the opening round of the FIFA World Cup is set for Group E, as Germany take on debutants Curacao. A win for the minnows would be regarded as one of the greatest upsets in sporting history, but can the impossible be achieved in Texas?

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Germany Stats & Team News

Julian Nagelsmann will be aiming for a reversal in German fortunes this summer, as the four-time world champions have exited each of the last two editions of the World Cup in the group stage. DFB have shown flashes of being back to their best over the last 12 months, winning five of their six qualifying matches and also reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League.

Germany’s momentum has continued throughout 2026, winning four straight matches, which includes a recent 2-1 victory against the USA. Kai Havertz could be an important player at the top of the field, scoring eight in his last 16 international appearances.

Likely Lineup:

(4-2-3-1) Baumann (GK); Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Brown; Pavlovic, Nmecha; Sane, Musiala, Wirtz; Havertz

Curacao Stats & Team News

Curacao will make history at the World Cup, becoming the smallest nation in history to compete at the competition. Dick Advocaat’s side is largely made up of Dutch players, and they upset the odds to gain qualification from the CONCACAF region.

The Blue Wave won seven of their ten qualifying fixtures, scoring an impressive 28 goals and conceding just five goals. A recent 4-0 win over Aruba saw the team gain confidence, but they have lost three of their four fixtures this year, which includes defeats against higher-ranked opponents such as Scotland and Australia.

Likely Lineup:

(4-5-1) Room (GK); Sambo, Eijma, Floranus, Gaari; Chong, Roemeratoe, Bacuna, Noslin, Antonisse; Locadia

Head-to-Head Stats

• This will be the first-ever meeting between Germany and Curacao.

Germany vs. Curacao World Cup Picks

Curacao have achieved a miracle by qualifying for the World Cup, but they will likely be brought back down to earth by an offensively strong Germany on MD1 in Group E. Expect Germany to cover the spread in Texas.

• Germany (-3.5) (-109)