Egypt, Saudi Arabia and New Zealand also pulled off draws against the more favoured Belgium, Uruguay and Iran respectively

This Group E matchup marks a historic milestone as Curaçao makes its first-ever World Cup appearance. In doing so, it becomes the smallest nation by population to ever qualify. C

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking over North America this summer and there's still time to see the action in person when Ecuador and Curacao meet on June 20 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Follow Germany vs. Curaçao live from Houston with score updates, highlights, fan reactions and World Cup festivities at and around NRG Stadium.

Curacao has possibly been most famous for its alcoholic drink of the same name - but now the nation is ready to announce itself at the World Cup.

Curaçao, the smallest nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, brings its Blue Wave supporters and underdog spirit to Houston.

The alleged hand gesture was made during live coverage of Germany's match against Curaçao on Sunday, June 14 World Cup referee Shaun Evans has been accused of making a hand gesture linked to far-right groups during a live broadcast on Sunday,