Germany vs. Curaçao: How to watch the first DFB game of the 2026 World Cup live

Germany against Curaçao

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The DFB team starts the tournament against World Cup debutants Curaçao. t-online gives an overview of where you can watch the duel live.

For the German national team, the 2026 World Cup begins with a clear goal: a convincing opening victory. After the disappointing last two World Cups in Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, the team has a lot to make up for and wants to gain confidence with a successful start.

The first opponent from Group E Curaçao, however, is breaking new ground. For the football dwarf, it is the first time ever that he has taken part in a football World Cup. Accordingly, the team’s main aim is to present themselves in the best possible way on the big stage and to gain experience.

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The game will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Kick-off is at 7 p.m. German time in the Houston Stadium.

The game between Germany and Curaçao will be broadcast live on free TV on ARD. At the same time, MagentaTV also shows the game in a stream, but a paid subscription is required.

Yes. t-online offers a live ticker for all games in the 2026 World Cup. You can also follow the match between Germany and Curaçao there in real time. Click here for an overview.

Further information about the game can be found on t-online on the match day.