Germany vs Curaçao: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

Head to head

Title odds5.4%0.1%
FIFA standing#10#82
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Germany meet Curaçao with our model leaning Germany's way (69% to win, 24% draw). Wirtz and Musiala headline a German revival. Curaçao, meanwhile, the smallest nation ever to reach a World Cup.

Germany's edge comes from generational midfield creativity, but Curaçao will look to exploit full-back stability. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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Key players

GER Germany

JM
Jamal Musiala
AM · Bayern Munich
FW
Florian Wirtz
AM · Liverpool
KH
Kai Havertz
ST · Arsenal

CUW Curaçao

LB
Leandro Bacuna
CM · free agent
JB
Juninho Bacuna
CM · Birmingham City
TC
Tahith Chong
RW · Luton Town