Germany's Rising Star Identifies Curaçao's Strengths

German midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic admitted he was unfamiliar with the Curaçao national team prior to the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

“During the draw, I must confess, I didn't know the country. But it's certainly a big event for them, and we're looking forward to the match. We've watched some videos of their games. They try to counter-attack and defend very deep. We need to be prepared for that. I'm looking forward to the tournament, and we're all very excited,” Pavlovic was quoted as saying by Sport Bild.

The first group stage match between these teams is scheduled for June 14. Germany is placed in Group E, where they will also face Ecuador and Ivory Coast. Curaçao will be making their World Cup debut.