Germany and Curacao enter the pitch in Houston

Players from Germany and Curacao walked onto the pitch at Houston Stadium, Houston, ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E fixture on 14 June 2026.

Curacao head coach Dick Advocaat watched intently from the technical area during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match against Germany at Houston Stadium on 14 June 2026.

Curacao players stood united to sing their national anthem at Houston Stadium before their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E opener against Germany on 14 June 2026.

Germany's Felix Nmecha celebrated after finding the net during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match against Curacao at Houston Stadium on 14 June 2026.

Germany's Joshua Kimmich challenged Curacao's Deveron Fonville for possession during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E clash at Houston Stadium on 14 June 2026.

Germany's Aleksandar Pavlovic and Curacao's Deveron Fonville contested possession during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E encounter at Houston Stadium on 14 June 2026.

Germany's Jamal Musiala was seen reacting ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match against Curacao at Houston Stadium, Houston, on 14 June 2026.

Curacao players went through their pre-match warm-up routine at Houston Stadium ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E fixture against Germany on 14 June 2026.

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer warmed up on the pitch at Houston Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match against Curacao on 14 June 2026.

Germany supporters filled the stands at Houston Stadium, cheering ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match against Curacao on 14 June 2026.

Germany fans created a vibrant atmosphere inside Houston Stadium as they rallied behind their side before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E clash with Curacao on 14 June 2026.

The Germany squad posed for their official team photograph at Houston Stadium before their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E opener against Curacao on 14 June 2026.