Curaçao starting lineup vs Germany confirmed for FIFA World Cup 2026 clash

Debutants Curaçao to start playing their first-ever fixture against Germany.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup debutants, Curaçao, are set for a heavyweight clash, as they take on four-time champions Germany in a highly anticipated Group E fixture at Houston Stadium in Texas, USA. Curaçao made history at the international stage, becoming the smallest nation by population to feature at the World Cup.

Germany will be led by legendary Dutch manager Dick Advocaat, who is set to become the oldest manager to guide a team in the tournament, aged 78. He led the side through a successful CONCACAF qualification campaign before making headlines as he left his coaching responsibility before rejoining after immense requests by national squad players.

He has named the strongest squad for the tournament, featuring a blend of upcoming talents and veterans who were crucial in an unbeaten qualification campaign. The manager has confirmed that the team is completely fit with all players available for the clash. Led by talents like Juninho Bacuna, Tahith Chong, and Leandro Bacuna, Curaçao will aim for a deep run in the competition, with the side looking for a positive start to their historic appearance.

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Let’s look at the Curaçao lineup for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Germany:

Curacao (4-3-3): Eloy Room (GK); Armando Obispo, Riechedly Bazoer, Deveron Fonville, Sherel Floranus; Leandro Bacuna, Livano Comenencia, Juninho Bacuna; Tahith Chong, Jürgen Locadia, Sontje Hansen

Substitutes: Tyrick Bodak (GK), Trevor Doornbusch (GK), Juriën Gaari, Shurandy Sambo, Roshon van Eijma, Ar’jany Martha, Kevin Felida, Godfried Roemeratoe, Tyrese Noslin, Jeremy Antonisse, Gervane Kastaneer, Brandley Kuwas, Jearl Margaritha, Kenji Gorré

Thoughts on the Lineup

Eloy Room, considered one of the greatest players to ever feature for the nation in its footballing history, is confirmed to start between the posts for the Curaçao national team. In front of him are the experienced centre-back pairing of defender Juriën Gaari and Roshon van Eijma, who have constantly proved their defensive stability.

Joshua Brenet, the experienced fullback, starts at right-back. Sherel Floranus starts at left-back, having held down his starting spot throughout the CONCACAF qualifying stages.

Midfielder Godfried Roemeratoe will shield the defence along with veteran team captain Leandro Bacuna, who is entrusted by the manager to control the tempo from a deep role. Juninho Bacuna starts in a box-to-box role. Jürgen Locadia pins the striker position, trusted immensely after creating the most open-play chances in qualifiers. Tahith Chong starts on the right flank, bringing elite technique, combined with Kenji Gorré’s exceptional pace on the opposite flank.

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