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Germany's Kimmich remaining grounded after emphatic opening win over Curacao

Germany's seven-goal rout of Curacao for their World Cup opener has triggered ⁠a wave of enthusiasm among success-starved fans, but captain Joshua Kimmich said on Tuesday the team needed their next two group matches ‌to see exactly where they stand.
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Julian Nagelsmann wants Germany to keep motoring on after big victory at World Cup

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann will not let his players rest ⁠on their laurels following their thumping 7-1 World Cup Group E victory over Curacao on Sunday as he ‌knows tougher assignments lie ahead if they are to go deep into ‌the tournament.
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Germany's thumping win over Curacao first step in quest to repair damaged World Cup reputation

Germany enjoyed a successful World Cup liftoff in Houston on Sunday with ⁠players and fans breathing a collective sigh of relief following their Group E 7-1 demolition of newcomers Curacao.
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Curacao have no reason to be ashamed after Germany defeat, insists Dick Advocaat

The Curacao players have no reason to be downcast ⁠following a 7-1 mauling by Germany in the tiny nation's World Cup debut on Sunday ‌and still have an opportunity to enjoy a successful tournament, ‌coach Dick Advocaat said.
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Germany put seven past debutants Curacao to get World Cup campaign off to flying start

Four-time FIFA World Cup (WC) winners Germany started their 2026 campaign by storming to an emphatic 7-1 win over Curacao, who showed some early promise on their debut on the world stage before slumping to a heavy defeat.
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Smallest country in World Cup history: Curacao out to stun heavyweights Germany

444 km². 160,000 inhabitants. A national team only recognised by FIFA since 2011. And yet, on Sunday, June 14th, Curacao’s Blue Wave will step onto the pitch at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field to face Germany, in what will be the Caribbean island’s very first World Cup match. An image that would have seemed utterly unthinkable just 10 years ago.
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The return of Manuel Neuer: A comeback story 709 days in the making

Ahead of Germany's World Cup opener against debutants Curacao, the comeback of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is the talk of the town.
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Germany defenders Tah and Schlotterbeck not taking Curacao lightly but feeling confident

Curacao should not be underestimated when Germany take on the Caribbean ⁠islanders in their World Cup Group E opener on Sunday, but the four-time champions will make a winning start ‌to the tournament, Germany defender Jonathan Tah said on Thursday.
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Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour ruled out of 2026 World Cup with knee injury

Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour will ⁠miss the World Cup after suffering a knee injury ‌in Saturday's 4-1 win over Curacao, ‌the Scottish Football Association said.
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'Why not Curacao?' - Dick Advocaat believes in World Cup shock against Germany

Curaçao boss Dick Advocaat believes that the tournament newcomers could pull off a surprise against Germany in their World Cup opener.
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'Semper Blou': World Cup debutants Curacao release home kit at last

World Cup debutants Curaçao have released their Adidas home kit for the upcoming tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
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EXCLUSIVE: Curacao captain Bacuna on nation's World Cup debut and his time in England

Curacao captain Leandro Bacuna opened up in a heartfelt interview with Flashscore about the nation's journey to the World Cup and his club career.
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Advocaat sticks with familiar faces for debutants Curacao's 2026 World Cup squad

Curacao’s football federation on Monday unveiled its first-ever FIFA World Cup squad for the 2026 tournament.
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Dick Advocaat shockingly returns as Curacao manager month before World Cup

Dick Advocaat has been reappointed as the manager of the Curaçao national team in a shocking turn of events, the Curaçao Football Federation (FFK) confirmed at a press conference on Tuesday.
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Fred Rutten resigns as Curacao head coach as talks of Dick Advocaat return emerge

Fred Rutten has resigned as coach of the Curacao national ⁠team, the country's football federation (FFK) announced on Monday, potentially clearing the way for a return ‌of his predecessor Dick Advocaat ahead of the World Cup.
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Curaçao's historic Blue Wave is ready to take on the world at maiden World Cup

"Small island, big dreams" reads a poster for the football team of the Caribbean island of Curacao - the smallest country ever, by population, to qualify for football's World Cup.
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'Small island, big dreams': Curacao refuse to end ambition at World Cup qualification

"Small island, big dreams" reads a poster for the football team of the Caribbean island of Curacao - the smallest country ever, by population, to qualify for football's World Cup.
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Why did Nestory Irankunda celebrate with a white glove against Curaçao?

Australia winger Nestory Irankunda stole the show with a dazzling double and a Michael Jackson-inspired celebration ⁠as the Socceroos warmed up for the World Cup with a 5-1 rout of tournament debutants Curacao on Tuesday.
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Nestory Irankunda scores brace as Australia thrash Curacao in World Cup warm-up

Nestory Irankunda scored a second-half double as Australia thrashed Curacao 5-1 in a friendly in ⁠Melbourne on Tuesday, giving fans a sweet farewell in their final home match before heading overseas to continue their World Cup buildup.
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Curacao coach Rutten believes side can spring a surprise at World Cup

Curacao coach Fred Rutten says the World Cup's ⁠smallest qualifiers are not heading to the finals just to make up the numbers and have the ‌fighting spirit to cause an upset on their debut at ‌the tournament.
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Australia head coach Popovic calls on new faces to seize opportunity ahead of World Cup

Australia coach Tony Popovic has called on the new faces in his squad to ⁠seize their chance with a performance against Curacao as he looks to bed down his World Cup roster.
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Aussie FIFA Series kicks off with China defeating Curaçao 2-0 in Sydney

A physical China beat World Cup-bound Curacao 2-0 on Friday in the Caribbean island nation's first match under new Dutch coach Fred Rutten after the abrupt departure of veteran Dick Advocaat.
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New Curacao boss Rutten 'honoured' to take over, vows to follow path set by Advocaat

Dutch coach Fred Rutten is honoured that he was recommended to take charge of tiny ⁠Curacao at the World Cup finals later this year and is itching to get the job started, he said on Sunday.