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Germany kicks off their 2026 World Cup campaign against tournament debutants Curaçao. The match is part of Group E, which also features Ivory Coast and Ecuador, who play later today. The game is being held at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Manuel Neuer returns to the German goal, replacing Oliver Baumann, who started in the last two warm-up matches before the tournament. Otherwise, the lineup remains unchanged from the friendly against the USA. Kai Havertz leads the attack, supported by Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, and Leroy Sané. Deniz Undav, who scored twice against Finland, starts on the bench, alongside Raum, Goretzka, and Rüdiger.
Jürgen Locadia spearheads the attack for the ambitious Curaçao side. Supporting him will be former Manchester United player Tahith Chong. The experienced Eloy Room starts in goal.
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