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- The Spanish-language channel assignment (Telemundo vs Universo) for this fixture has not been formally confirmed at time of publication.
- Matchday venue operations (gate times, bag policy, transit service patterns) will be updated as the host committee and FIFA publish them.
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Group E · World Cup 2026
Germany vs Curaçao — Houston Stadium, June 14.
Match facts
Quick answer
Germany plays Curaçao at Houston Stadium (commonly known as NRG Stadium) on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET (12:00 PM CT local, 10:00 AM PT). The match airs on FOX in English (free over the air with an HD antenna or via FOX One streaming); the Spanish-language Telemundo network assignment is pending. Tickets are sold through FIFA’s official ticketing site.
Kickoff (three time zones)
Sun, Jun 14, 2026
Scheduled · no score shown
Match overview
This is a Group E fixture. Germany is a four-time world champion (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014) and qualified through UEFA after a group-stage exit at the 2022 World Cup. Curaçao, a CONCACAF island side, reaches the World Cup for the first time in its history — one of the smallest territories by population ever to appear at the finals. The other Group E teams are Côte d’Ivoire and Ecuador.
Stadium & transit
Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium) is a climate-controlled, retractable-roof venue in NRG Park south of downtown Houston. The METRORail Red Line serves NRG Park directly, and rideshare, driving, and park-and-ride are the other common matchday options. Allow extra time for a 1:00 PM kickoff and Texas June heat outside the air-conditioned bowl. CupCities has a dedicated Houston city guide at /host-cities/houston.
Tickets
FIFA controls primary ticketing for all 2026 matches via fifa.com. Any third-party platform is a secondary resale; prices, fees, and seat-quality claims vary, so verify the listing against FIFA’s official ticketing first.
Local watch points
Houston is one of the 2026 host cities and is expected to operate an official FIFA Fan Festival with a giant screen showing matches free; venue and dates are pending the host committee. Check the Houston city guide for watch-party and fan-zone updates as they are confirmed.
Germany
Germany is one of the most successful nations in World Cup history with four titles and eight final appearances. After a disappointing group-stage exit in 2022, the team rebuilt through the UEFA cycle. The 2026 squad blends experienced internationals with players from Europe’s leading clubs.
Curaçao
Curaçao is a Caribbean side under the CONCACAF confederation. Reaching the 2026 World Cup is a landmark for the territory and its football federation. The squad draws on players with Dutch and wider European club backgrounds, reflecting Curaçao’s footballing ties.
Result
Result and match report will publish here after kickoff. Pre-match, this section stays empty — CupCities does not publish predicted scores or simulated results.
FAQ
Germany vs Curaçao: FAQs
When and where is Germany vs Curaçao at the 2026 World Cup?
Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET (12:00 PM local Central Time), at Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium) in Houston, Texas. FIFA refers to the venue as Houston Stadium under its neutral-naming policy.
How can I watch Germany vs Curaçao in the US?
The match airs on FOX in English; with an HD antenna in the broadcast footprint it is free over the air, and FOX One streams it in English. The Spanish-language Telemundo/Universo channel assignment is pending; Peacock is the expected Spanish streaming home.
Where can I buy tickets for Germany vs Curaçao?
FIFA controls primary ticketing for all 2026 World Cup matches at fifa.com. Any third-party platform is a secondary resale — verify the listing against FIFA’s official ticketing first.
Which group are Germany and Curaçao in?
Both teams are in Group E, along with Côte d’Ivoire and Ecuador.
How do I get to NRG Stadium?
Houston’s METRORail Red Line serves NRG Park directly. Rideshare, driving with park-and-ride, and chartered shuttles are the other options. The stadium has a retractable roof and air conditioning, useful for the June heat.
Is Houston Stadium the same as NRG Stadium?
Yes. FIFA refers to the venue as Houston Stadium under its neutral-naming policy that forbids commercial sponsor names on host venues. Locally, on tickets, and on transit signage the stadium is NRG Stadium.