Germany-Curaçao Starting XIs Announced

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E opening match, Germany and Curaçao face each other at NRG Stadium in Houston. The match will start at 20:00 Turkey time on Sunday, June 14. Germany under Julian Nagelsmann's management and Curaçao under Dick Advocaat's management determined the 4-2-3-1 formation in their starting XI preferences. On the Germany side, Manuel Neuer is in goal, while Kimmich takes the captain role in the defence line. Bayer Leverkusen's young star Florian Wirtz will serve as creative behind the attacking line. Germany's only absence stands out as Karl L. (thigh injury). On the Curaçao side, 78-year-old Dick Advocaat takes his team to the field as the oldest head coach in World Cup history.

Germany XI (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer
Defence: Joshua Kimmich (C) - Jonathan Tah - Nico Schlotterbeck - Nathaniel Brown
Midfield: Felix Nmecha - Aleksandar Pavlović
Attack line: Leroy Sané - Jamal Musiala - Florian Wirtz
Forward: Kai Havertz

Curaçao XI (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Eloy Room
Defence: Shurandy Floranus - Rico Bazoer - Armando Obispo - Demetrius Fonville
Midfield: Livano Comenencia - Leandro Bacuna (C)
Attack line: Sontje Hansen - Tahith Chong - Juninho Bacuna
Forward: Jurgen Locadia

Germany relies on the creativity of Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz on the wings; Leroy Sané will take on the support task with the speed advantage. Kai Havertz will serve as the leader of the forward line. Felix Nmecha takes on the role of double pivot partner with Aleksandar Pavlović. On the Curaçao side, Tahith Chong who wore the Manchester United jersey and attack leader Jurgen Locadia stand out as critical names. Sontje Hansen is on the wing while Eloy Room wears his 72nd national jersey in goal. On Germany's substitute bench are important names such as Nick Woltemade, Antonio Rudiger, David Raum, Leon Goretzka, Pascal Gross and Karim Adeyemi. On Curaçao's substitutes are players such as Brandley Kuwas, Gervane Kastaneer and Roland Roemeratoe.

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