FIFA has confirmed the Germany vs Curaçao lineups for Match 10 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E schedule. The match is being played at Houston Stadium in Houston on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Germany have brought Manuel Neuer straight back into the starting XI, while Curaçao have chosen a 4-4-2 with Jürgen Locadia and Sontje Hansen leading the line.
The official team sheets also settle the biggest late selection calls on both sides. Germany keep the expected Wirtz, Musiala, and Havertz attacking spine, while Curaçao move Riechedly Bazoer into the back line and leave Kenji Gorre, Gervane Kastaneer, and Jurien Gaari among the bench options.
Germany Confirmed Lineup
Germany have confirmed a 4-2-3-1, with Manuel Neuer starting in goal and Joshua Kimmich captaining the side from right-back. Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, and Leroy Sane support Kai Havertz, while Aleksandar Pavlovic and Felix Nmecha hold the midfield base.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Manuel Neuer |
| RB | Joshua Kimmich |
| CB | Jonathan Tah |
| CB | Nico Schlotterbeck |
| LB | Nathaniel Brown |
| CM | Aleksandar Pavlovic |
| CM | Felix Nmecha |
| RW | Leroy Sane |
| AM | Jamal Musiala |
| LW | Florian Wirtz |
| ST | Kai Havertz |
Formation: 4-2-3-1.
Substitutes: Antonio Rudiger, Waldemar Anton, Leon Goretzka, Jamie Leweling, Nick Woltemade, Oliver Baumann, Pascal Gross, Maximilian Beier, Angelo Stiller, Nadiem Amiri, Alexander Nuebel, David Raum, Malick Thiaw, Assan Ouedraogo, Deniz Undav.
This confirmed Germany squad keeps the expected creative spine in place and leaves strong depth on the bench. Rudiger, Raum, Goretzka, Undav, and Woltemade give Julian Nagelsmann enough second-half options if Germany need more control, more height, or a different penalty-box threat.
The main official calls are Neuer returning in goal and Brown keeping the left-back role ahead of Raum. Germany have also left Rudiger, Undav, and Leweling in reserve rather than changing the expected attacking structure from the first whistle.
Curaçao Confirmed Lineup
Curaçao have confirmed a 4-4-2, with Eloy Room in goal and Jürgen Locadia paired with Sontje Hansen in attack. Tahith Chong and Juninho Bacuna work from the wide midfield roles, while Livano Comenencia and Leandro Bacuna anchor the middle.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Eloy Room |
| RB | Sherel Floranus |
| CB | Riechedly Bazoer |
| CB | Armando Obispo |
| LB | Deveron Fonville |
| RM | Tahith Chong |
| CM | Livano Comenencia |
| CM | Leandro Bacuna |
| LM | Juninho Bacuna |
| ST | Sontje Hansen |
| ST | Jürgen Locadia |
Formation: 4-4-2.
Substitutes: Shurandy Sambo, Jurien Gaari, Roshon van Eijma, Godfried Roemeratoe, Jeremy Antonisse, Tyrese Noslin, Kenji Gorre, Ar'jany Martha, Jearl Margaritha, Brandley Kuwas, Gervane Kastaneer, Joshua Brenet, Kevin Felida, Tyrick Bodak, Trevor Doornbusch.
This confirmed Curaçao squad leans on Room's experience and the Bacuna leadership axis, while Locadia and Hansen give the debutants a more direct front-two option than many pre-match projections expected. Chong should carry much of the transition threat if Curaçao can break Germany's first press.
The biggest official calls are Bazoer starting in central defence and Gorre, Kastaneer, and Gaari beginning on the bench. Curaçao have gone for a flatter, more compact starting shape, which points to a clear plan built around discipline, recovery runs, and quick releases into the front pair.
Team News and Injury Report
The official FIFA lineups clear up Germany's main late questions before kickoff. Neuer starts after the calf concern, Brown keeps the left-back role, and Germany leave Rudiger, Raum, Goretzka, and Undav among the bench options.
Curaçao's sheet is more aggressive in attack than some earlier projections, because Hansen and Locadia both start and Bazoer moves into the defensive unit. Gorre, Antonisse, Kastaneer, and Gaari stay in reserve as second-half options if the game opens up.
Latest lineup notes: Neuer starts, Kimmich captains Germany, Room starts in goal for Curaçao, and both teams still have experienced bench pieces ready to change the match.
| Player | Team | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lennart Karl | Germany | Out | Withdrew from the World Cup squad through injury |
| Manuel Neuer | Germany | Starts | Included in the official FIFA XI after the calf concern |
| Sontje Hansen | Curaçao | Starts | Selected in the front two for the official opening XI |
| Kenji Gorre | Curaçao | On bench | Available but not selected in the starting lineup |
Germany vs Curaçao — Key Tactical Battle
The clearest battle sits between Germany's three creators and Curaçao's flat midfield line. Wirtz, Musiala, and Sane want to receive between the midfield and back four, so Comenencia, Leandro Bacuna, and the back line must stay compact enough that Havertz cannot keep opening central lanes.
The other key area is Curaçao's direct front-two outlet against Germany's centre-backs. Locadia and Hansen should try to hold first passes and release Chong or Juninho Bacuna into space, while Germany need Pavlovic and Nmecha to shut down the second ball before transitions begin.
| Role | Germany | Curaçao |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up control | Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Florian Wirtz | Leandro Bacuna, Livano Comenencia |
| Wide pressure | Leroy Sane and Jamal Musiala attacking around Havertz | Tahith Chong and Juninho Bacuna carrying the release threat |
| Front line | Kai Havertz | Sontje Hansen and Jürgen Locadia |
The confirmed lineups point toward Germany owning the ball and Curaçao trying to survive long defensive phases without losing their front-two outlet. Bench attackers such as Undav, Woltemade, Gorre, Kastaneer, and Antonisse could still change the rhythm later.
Match Details
| Key Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, June 14, 2026 |
| Kickoff Time | 1:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM UTC |
| Venue | Houston Stadium, Houston |
| Stage | FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage |
| Referee | yet to be confirmed |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Germany vs Curaçao lineups and starting 11?
Germany start with Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Nico Schlotterbeck, Nathaniel Brown, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Felix Nmecha, Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, and Kai Havertz. Curaçao start with Eloy Room, Sherel Floranus, Riechedly Bazoer, Armando Obispo, Deveron Fonville, Tahith Chong, Livano Comenencia, Leandro Bacuna, Juninho Bacuna, Sontje Hansen, and Jürgen Locadia.
Does Manuel Neuer start for Germany against Curaçao?
Yes. Manuel Neuer is in Germany's official starting XI for the Group E opener in Houston.
What formation are Curaçao using against Germany?
Curaçao are starting in a 4-4-2, with Jürgen Locadia and Sontje Hansen as the front two ahead of a midfield that includes Tahith Chong, Livano Comenencia, Leandro Bacuna, and Juninho Bacuna.
When does Germany vs Curaçao start?
Germany vs Curaçao starts at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The match will be played at Houston Stadium in Houston.
The Germany vs Curaçao confirmed lineups now show the exact starting 11, benches, and formations before kickoff in Houston.
Germany have stayed close to the expected spine, while Curaçao have made a few sharper attacking calls that could shape the underdog plan from the first whistle.
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