FRANKFURT, Germany (Interstat) — Curacao opens its World Cup campaign against Germany on Sunday, June 14, 2026, with a simulation from Interstat projecting a stunning 1-0 upset by the Caribbean side.

Germany enters the Group A match as the heavy favorite, but the projection reflects Curacao’s recent run of form. The visiting team is unbeaten in its last six matches, a streak that includes a 7-0 rout of Bermuda on Nov. 13, 2025, and a 2-0 win over Jamaica on Oct. 10, 2025. Curacao’s most recent result was a 0-0 draw at Jamaica on Nov. 18, 2025, a performance that demonstrated defensive discipline against a solid opponent.

Curacao has also recorded wins over Haiti (5-1 on June 10, 2025), St. Lucia (4-0 on June 6, 2025) and Bermuda (3-2 on Sept. 9, 2025), along with a 1-1 draw against Trinidad and Tobago on Oct. 14, 2025. The team has scored 22 goals across those six matches while conceding only four.

Germany, by contrast, has little recent competitive data available. Its most recent listed result dates to a match on Jan. 1, 1970, a gap that makes its current form difficult to assess. The four-time World Cup champion will rely on its pedigree and home-field advantage at a venue yet to be announced.

The Interstat projection, which factors in historical data and recent performances, suggests Curacao’s momentum could stun the hosts. A Curacao victory would be one of the tournament’s biggest early surprises.

The match is the first for both teams in Group A. Curacao faces Ecuador on June 20, then hosts Cote d’Ivoire on June 25. Germany travels to Ecuador on June 20 and hosts Cote d’Ivoire on June 25.

Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. local time. The game will be broadcast globally.