The 2026 World Cup group stages are well underway, and Germany is set to face off against Curacao this evening. But what is there to know about the World Cup newcomers?
The FIFA World Cup game is set to kick off at 6pm BST in Houston, Texas, marking both Germany and Curacao's first 2026 matches. Part of Group E, Curacao is expected to play Germany tonight (Sunday, June 14), followed by Ecuador on Sunday, June 25, and Ivory Coast on Thursday, June 25.
Tonight's Germany v Curacao game will be available to watch in the UK on ITV 1, ITVX, STV Scotland, and STV Player.
Where is Curacao?
Curacao is a Dutch Caribbean Island around 40 miles north of Venezuela and 50 miles southeast of Aruba. The country of Curacao includes the main island and the much smaller, uninhabited island Klein Curacao.
How do you pronounce Curacao?
Generally Curacao is pronounced in the UK as cure-uh-sow, with the 'sow' rhyming with cow. Local pronunciation on the island however is KOR-sow.
How many people live in Curacao?
The last census, recorded in 2023, said that Curacao has a population of 155,826 people.
