{"id":3649,"date":"2026-06-14T06:34:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T06:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsiderusa.com\/?p=3649"},"modified":"2026-06-14T06:34:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T06:34:20","slug":"world-cup-what-to-know-curacao-faces-daunting-first-world-cup-game-against-4-time-champion-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/movinginsiderusa.com\/?p=3649","title":{"rendered":"World Cup what to know: Curacao faces daunting first World Cup game against 4-time champion Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3648\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsiderusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/acca584ab9884858755d0aa83ec11e74-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movinginsiderusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/acca584ab9884858755d0aa83ec11e74-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/movinginsiderusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/acca584ab9884858755d0aa83ec11e74-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/movinginsiderusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/acca584ab9884858755d0aa83ec11e74-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/movinginsiderusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/acca584ab9884858755d0aa83ec11e74-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/movinginsiderusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/acca584ab9884858755d0aa83ec11e74-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figcaption>Dancers perform during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn\/The Canadian Press via AP)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Qatar lost all three of its matches as a World Cup host four years ago and appeared to be headed toward another in its 2026 opener against Switzerland.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsiderusa.com\/?p=3646\">A season of success for San Antonio ends in bitter disappointment, but the future is bright<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Boualem Khoukhi changed his country\u2019s course at the last possible moment, scoring a tying goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time to give Qatar <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/qatar-switzerland-world-cup-score-c1232e9fc7bcde023a14db26e767e90e\">a 1-1 tie<\/a> against Switzerland on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>The late equalizer gave Qatar its first World Cup point and left the mighty Swiss wondering what happened.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re looking at ourselves,\u201d Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka said.<\/p>\n<p>Brazil managed to extend its unbeaten streak in World Cup openers to 21.<\/p>\n<p>Morocco didn\u2019t make it easy.<\/p>\n<p>Morocco controlled play early and took the lead in the 21st minute on a goal by Ismael Saibari. Brazil tied it on Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior\u2019s goal in the 32nd minute and ended up <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/brazil-morocco-score-f7c99c7947a903c46562344462d12057\">in a 1-1 tie<\/a> to avoid its first loss since 1934 against Spain.<\/p>\n<p>Scotland, making its first appearance in the tournament since 1998, <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/haiti-scotland-world-cup-score-e414bc23636c4f5ca14a370bfe22dec3\">beat Haiti 1-0<\/a> on John McGinn\u2019s deflected shot in the 28th minute. The win put the Scots atop the Group C standings.<\/p>\n<p>Australia spoiled Turkey\u2019s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years as goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe handed the Socceroos a 2-0 win in Vancouver.<\/p>\n<p>The World Cup has its second full day of matches on Sunday, highlighted by four-time champion Germany opening against Curacao in Houston. There are at least four games scheduled each day until June 27.<\/p>\n<p>The host countries fared fairly well in their opening matches.<\/p>\n<p>Mexico kicked off the tournament Thursday <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/world-cup-mexico-south-africa-4c9de5961b70f1b2cc6e754ff2db57c2\">with a dominant 2-0 win<\/a> over South Africa in front of a boisterous crowd at Mexico City\u2019s Azteca Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Canada <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/world-cup-bosnia-herzegovina-canada-score-c58d5a51d827dd0456fe56e65eca1518\">rallied for a 1-1 draw<\/a> against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto on Friday. The United State followed with a dominating <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/world-cup-usmnt-paraguay-score-46d54749fcebbf18100fa901d56c4119\">4-1 win over Paraguay<\/a> in Inglewood, California, to match the biggest U.S. World Cup victory.<\/p>\n<p>Fox is the exclusive U.S. broadcaster of the World Cup with all 104 matches in English on Fox or FS1. All matches are also available on the Fox One app. Telemundo and Universo will broadcast all of the matches in Spanish. Peacock is the streaming home for Spanish-language broadcasts, while Telemundo also has an app that includes all the matches.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Germany vs. Curacao, 1 p.m. EDT in Houston (FOX\/Telemundo\/Peacock)<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Netherlands vs. Japan, 4 p.m. EDT in Dallas (FOX\/Telemundo\/Peacock)<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador, 7 p.m. EDT in Philadelphia (FS1\/Telemundo\/Peacock)<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sweden vs. Tunisia, 10 p.m. EDT in Monterrey, Mexico (FS1\/Telemundo\/Peacock)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/curacao-world-cup-6059bef0da4be024190d524f50494ffd\">Curacao<\/a> made history by becoming one of four first-time World Cup qualifiers.<\/p>\n<p>The tiny Caribbean nation faces a daunting task in its opener, taking on powerhouse Germany in Houston.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGermany are of course clear favorites in the group,\u201d said Curacao\u2019s Dick Advocaat, the oldest coach in World Cup history at 78. \u201cThey are still \u200ba big footballing country. Starting off against Germany is fantastic. We will find out immediately where \u200bwe stand.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Curacao is the World Cup\u2019s smallest country in terms of size \u2014 about the size of New Orleans \u2014 and population, with roughly 156,000 residents. It got into the 48-team bracket by going 4-0 in the opening round of qualifying and 3-0-3 in the next round.<\/p>\n<p>Germany has plenty of motivation heading into this year\u2019s World Cup after failing to get out of the group stage in Russia and Qatar following its 2014 title.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday\u2019s match between the Netherlands and Japan in Dallas features two teams eyeing more than just a win in their openers.<\/p>\n<p>The Dutch have the misfortune of being tagged with the moniker of best team to never win the World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>The Netherlands has reached three World Cup finals and lost each time, most recently in 2010, when it lost to Spain in extra time. The Dutch reached the 2022 quarterfinals in Qatar, losing to eventual champion Argentina on penalty kicks.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsiderusa.com\/?p=3643\">Tyler Soderstrom sends A\u2019s past Rockies 7-5 for 4th straight comeback victory in Las Vegas<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cHow far can we go? Yeah, hopefully all the way,\u201d Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk said. \u201cWe know how difficult it will be, but our full focus will be on Japan, first and foremost. That will get all our attention.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Japan is in its eighth straight World Cup and seeking a third straight run to the knockout round. The Japanese had two of the biggest upsets in Qatar, knocking off Germany and Spain before losing to Croatia on penalty kicks in the round of 16.<\/p>\n<p>Ecuador arrives at the World Cup on a roll, carrying a 19-game unbeaten streak into Sunday\u2019s game against Ivory Coast in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p>Not all the games were against high-level competition, but there\u2019s no doubting La Tri\u2019s ability to defend.<\/p>\n<p>Ecuador allowed six goals during its unbeaten streak that dates to September 2024, and has one of the world\u2019s best defensive midfielders in Moises Caicedo, who plays for Chelsea. The back line is anchored by Willian Pacho, who helped lead Paris Saint-Germain to the Champions League title over Arsenal.<\/p>\n<p>Ivory Coast has played a bit of defense in its build-up to the country\u2019s first World Cup appearance in 12 years.<\/p>\n<p>The Ivorians didn\u2019t allow a goal through 10 qualifiers and <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/world-cup-warmups-france-spain-1b9f94d5dce74a62ea991fb3fe65821e\">stunned powerhouse France<\/a> in a friendly earlier this month.<\/p>\n<p>Ivory Coast also has what could be one of the breakout stars of this World Cup in <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/yan-diomande-florida-world-cup-ivory-coast-fb36b1b90614e0b6252e2eafecb7d7c3\">Yan Diomande<\/a> , a 19-year-old forward who played high school soccer in Florida and has thrived with Lyon in the French league.<\/p>\n<p>Sweden has something to prove in its opener against Tunisia in Monterrey, Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>The Swedes failed to win any games to finish at the bottom of their qualifying group, earning their way into the World Cup on the strength of their performances in the 2024-2025 Nations League.<\/p>\n<p>The qualifying issues were a bit surprising for a squad that includes two of Europe\u2019s top strikers in Alexander Isak and Viktor Gy\u00f6keres.<\/p>\n<p>Tunisia nearly had a breakthrough to the knockout stage at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with a win over reigning champion France and a draw against Denmark.<\/p>\n<p>The Tunisians are in their third straight World Cup and play a packed-in style of defense that could make it tough on the Swedes.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/england-theft-arrest-world-cup-25cb528c20b8d7090f10231cb323cac0\">Police investigate theft of England equipment at World Cup, 2 people in custody<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/world-cup-ghana-canada-partey-rape-charges-4e88dd3e87dc2a20279e84934762acf2\">Ghana slams Canada\u2019s decision to deny World Cup visa for Partey, who faces rape charges<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/photo-gallery\/photos-brazil-morocco-haiti-metlife-qatar-world-cup-ba66730f4a4b4e341942397a6d512c8c\">AP photo gallery from Day 3 of the World Cup<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/world-cup-empty-seats-levis-stadium-50013b05d150a292c4e27e720fcb5d6f\">As Bay Area hosts World Cup, empty red seats are everywhere at Levi\u2019s Stadium<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/gio-reyna-goal-world-cup-usa-17cbce140c8a5fd871e0c6777a42b0a6\">70 seconds, 26 passes and an iconic World Cup moment for the US and Gio Reyna<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Breel Embolo\u2019s penalty kick against Qatar on Saturday was Switzerland\u2019s first non-shootout penalty kick attempt and penalty kick goal in its World Cup history.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsiderusa.com\/?p=3640\">The NBA\u2019s Wemby era is clearly underway. But he\u2019s still waiting for his first NBA title<\/a><\/p>\n<p>___<\/p>\n<p>AP World Cup coverage: <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/fifa-world-cup\">https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/fifa-world-cup<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Qatar lost all three of its matches as a World Cup host four years ago and appeared to be headed toward another in its 2026 opener against Switzerland<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3647,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3649","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interesting"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>World Cup what to know: Curacao faces daunting first World Cup game against 4-time champion Germany - Moving Insider USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/movinginsiderusa.com\/?p=3649\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"World Cup what to know: Curacao faces daunting first World Cup game against 4-time champion Germany - 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