2026 World Cup: I Am Confident Germany Will Beat Curacao –Tah

Germany defender Jonathan Tah said he is confident his side will defeat Curaçao in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Germany arrive with expectations of a deep run after recent continental disappointment, while Curaçao aim to create an upset against the storied opposition.

Tah, who plays for FC Bayern Munich, explained in a press conference that although Curaçao is the smallest country to qualify for the tournament and has a squad trained in the Netherlands, Germany’s quality makes them the clear favourites.

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“We had a team discussion yesterday on Curaçao, and it is a good team with players who have been trained in the Netherlands,” Tah told a press conference.

“But we are the favourites, and I am confident we will win the match.”

Only a convincing win will do against Curaçao, with Germany eager to start the tournament strongly after shock first‑round exits in 2018 and 2022.

Curaçao is a self‑governing part of the Netherlands, with a population of just over 150,000 and a land area of 171 square miles (443 km²). All their players are Dutch nationals, as is their coach Dick Advocaat, and it is the smallest country to qualify for the World Cup.

Meanwhile, Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has expressed strong confidence ahead of their FIFA World Cup group‑stage opener against Curaçao.

He noted that the squad feels zero pressure and is ready to showcase their traditional virtues on the pitch.

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“I see in the Germany team many players with a lot of quality, a lot of players at their peak and a few playing their last World Cup,” Schlotterbeck said.

“You have a mix that is really good. Everyone is just looking forward to it. There is no pressure. We are going into this with confidence, and on Sunday, we want to show how good we are.”

“There is no motivation to show everyone what we can do (after the two World Cup first‑round exits),” Schlotterbeck added.