🇩🇪 Germany vs Curaçao 🇨🇼
Germany 7-1 Curaçao (full time). Goals: Felix Nmecha 6', Livano Comenencia 21', Nico Schlotterbeck 38', Kai Havertz (pen.) 45+5', Jamal Musiala 47', Nathaniel Brown 68', Denis Undav 78', Kai Havertz 88'. The match aired in Spanish in the US free on Telemundo and streamed on Peacock.
Match recap
Germany thrashed Curacao 7-1 at Houston Stadium to open the 2026 World Cup with their 10th straight win. Felix Nmecha struck after six minutes, but Curacao, the smallest nation in World Cup history, briefly drew level through Livano Comenencia in the 21st, their first-ever World Cup goal. From there the German machine never stopped: Schlotterbeck, a Havertz penalty, Musiala, Nathaniel Brown and substitute Denis Undav (a goal and two assists) ran up the score, with Havertz completing a brace. Nagelsmann's side has launched its bid for a fifth title.
Match commentaryWhere it aired in Spanish
The match aired in Spanish on Telemundo, free over the air, and streamed on Peacock. Each team's next game airs on the same channels.
The teams
Germany reach the 2026 World Cup through UEFA and have been drawn into Group E alongside Curaçao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador. Germany are former world champions, with 4 titles, so they arrive among the favourites rather than the underdogs.
Curaçao reach the 2026 World Cup through CONCACAF and have been drawn into Group E alongside Germany, Ivory Coast and Ecuador. Curaçao have yet to win a World Cup, and a strong group stage would already be a notable run.
The venue
The match is played at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, a 72,220-capacity venue that FIFA refers to as Houston Stadium during the tournament. The nearest major airport is Houston (IAH). FIFA enforces a clear-bag policy at every venue, so plan to travel light and arrive early to get through security.
NRG Stadium →Frequently asked questions
How did Germany vs Curaçao end?+
Germany 7-1 Curaçao (full time). Goals: Felix Nmecha 6', Livano Comenencia 21', Nico Schlotterbeck 38', Kai Havertz (pen.) 45+5', Jamal Musiala 47', Nathaniel Brown 68', Denis Undav 78', Kai Havertz 88'.
Where can I watch Germany vs Curaçao in Spanish?+
In Spanish in the US, the match airs free over the air on Telemundo, on Universo on cable, and streams on Peacock. Telemundo is the easiest free option.
What time does Germany vs Curaçao kick off?+
Kickoff is at 11:00 AM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 2:00 PM ART (Mexico, US Eastern and Argentina times). Check the timezone table above for your exact local time.
Is Germany vs Curaçao free to watch?+
Yes, if it airs on Telemundo over the air you can watch it free with an antenna. Universo (cable) and Peacock (streaming) are paid options that also carry it in Spanish.
What channel is the match on in Spanish?+
Telemundo or Universo on TV, and Peacock for streaming, all with Spanish-language commentary.
Where is Germany vs Curaçao played?+
At NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
Who is favourite in Germany vs Curaçao?+
Group matches are tight; see the "what to expect" section above for the head-to-head context.
Diego Salcedo is a bilingual football writer based in Houston. He breaks down matches, tactics and the talking points of every World Cup matchday, following South American and European football closely for over a decade.
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