Germany’s reputation as tournament specialists has taken a battering in the past decade, with the four-time World Cup winners suffering group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022.
However, Die Mannschaft are ready to resume normal service at the FIFA World Cup 2026, led by exciting young playmakers Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz, and the familiar figure of 40-year-old Manuel Neuer in goal. They are unsurprisingly strong favourites in their Group E opener against tournament debutants Curacao in Houston, where a heavy victory would all-but guarantee a place in the last 32 and avoid the humiliation of falling at the first hurdle for the third successive World Cup.
Curacao have already made history just by qualifying for the tournament. The Caribbean island will be the smallest nation ever represented at a World Cup with a population of only 156,000 – to put that into perspective, that is more than two-and-a-half times smaller than Iceland, the previous country to hold that record. Experienced Dutch manager Dick Advocaat will ensure his team are as compact and hard to break down as possible, but they could hardly have asked for a more difficult opening match and the principal aim will be to avoid a thrashing.
So, read on as we show you exactly how to watch Germany vs Curacao for free from anywhere in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Germany vs Curacao for free
Germany vs Curacao is available to watch for free in multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
Abroad? Can’t access your free stream? Unblock your free World Cup stream with Norton VPN — more on that below.
Use a VPN to watch Germany vs Curacao live streams
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