World Cup 2026 · Group E · Matchday 1
What time is Germany vs Curaçao at World Cup 2026?
Verified 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC·auto-refreshed
Germany
v
Curaçao
Germany
7–1
Curaçao
Full-Time Result
Germany 7 - 1 Curaçao
Germany win.
Germany 7-1 Curaçao (Germany win) at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas, on Sun 14 Jun.
Form & ranking
Germany arrive as the higher-ranked side by FIFA world ranking, 72 places above Curaçao. Germany sit 10th in the world; Curaçao are 82th. Rankings reflect the April 2026 FIFA list; form and pre-match status are drawn from verified fixtures only.
FIFA Men's World Ranking, 1 April 2026
Kickoff and venue from verified fixtures; last checked 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC.
| Zone | Region | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | US Eastern | 13:00 | Sun 14 Jun |
| CT | US Central | 12:00 | Sun 14 Jun |
| PT | US Pacific | 10:00 | Sun 14 Jun |
| BST | UK | 18:00 | Sun 14 Jun |
| CET | Central Europe | 19:00 | Sun 14 Jun |
| IST | India | 22:30 | Sun 14 Jun |
| GST | Gulf | 21:00 | Sun 14 Jun |
| JST | Japan | 02:00+1 | Mon 15 Jun |
| AEST | Australia East | 03:00+1 | Mon 15 Jun |
Where to watch
India: Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD), streaming via ZEE5 Paid at 22:30 IST. No DD Sports telecast; ZEE5 is a paid subscription. USA: Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish). UK: BBC, ITV / STV.
| Country / region | TV | Live stream | Cost | Kick-off (local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD) | ZEE5 | Paid | 22:30 IST |
| United States | Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish) | Fox Sports app, Telemundo app | 13:00 ET | |
| United Kingdom | BBC, ITV / STV | BBC iPlayer, ITVX | 18:00 BST | |
| Canada | Bell Media (TSN / CTV) | TSN.ca / TSN app | 13:00 ET | |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand | 03:00+1 AEST | |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports | beIN / TOD | 21:00 GST |
Rights-holders confirmed June 2026 (FIFA, Zee Entertainment, and national broadcasters). Confirm local listings as kickoff nears.
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Match Facts
| Stage | Group stage, Group E, matchday 1 |
|---|---|
| Germany (FIFA rank) | 10 |
| Curaçao (FIFA rank) | 82 |
| Stadium | NRG Stadium |
| City | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Kickoff (UTC) | 2026-06-14T17:00Z |
| Status | Full Time |
Group E standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | FIFA | Last / Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany • | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 3 | 10 | W 7-1 v CUW · v CIV |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | 34 | W 1-0 v ECU · v GER |
| 3 | Ecuador | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 23 | L 0-1 v CIV · v CUW |
| 4 | Curaçao • | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 | 82 | L 1-7 v GER · v ECU |
Top two (red bar) qualify; third place (shaded) may advance among the best eight. Last = most recent result; Next = upcoming opponent.
What is at stake
- Germany can still finish in the top two. Goal margin could decide it.
- Curaçao can still finish in the top two. Goal margin could decide it.
Other Group E fixtures
| Sun 14 Jun | Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | 1-0 |
| Sat 20 Jun | Germany vs Ivory Coast | - |
| Sun 21 Jun | Ecuador vs Curaçao | - |
| Thu 25 Jun | Curaçao vs Ivory Coast | - |
| Thu 25 Jun | Ecuador vs Germany | - |
Other Group E matches, matchday 1
| Sun 14 Jun | Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | 1-0 |
How to watch
The kickoff grid above converts the official FIFA kickoff to nine time zones, so you have the start time wherever you are. Coverage is sold per territory to national rights-holders. Verified broadcasters by country → Full schedule in India Time (IST) →