Germany's Predicted Lineup for FIFA World Cup Opener Against Curaçao
Germany is set to commence its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against debutants Curaçao at Houston Stadium, USA, on Sunday evening. Coach Julian Naglesmann has confirmed Manuel Neuer will start in goal. The lineup sees Nathaniel Brown at left-back, with Nico Schlotterbeck, Jonathan Tah, and Joshua Kimmich completing the back four. In midfield, Aleksandar Pavlović and Felix Nmecha are expected to start, while Leroy Sané, Jamal Musiala, and Florian Wirtz are anticipated to support Kai Havertz in attack.
Germany is scheduled to begin its 2026 FIFA World Cup journey against Curaçao at Houston Stadium in the USA on Sunday evening. Curaçao will be making its debut in the tournament.
Julian Naglesmann, Germany's coach, has confirmed that Manuel Neuer will start in goal, ahead of Oliver Baumann. The defensive line is predicted to include Nathaniel Brown at left-back, an option Nagelsmann reportedly prefers over David Raum. Alongside Brown, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jonathan Tah, and Joshua Kimmich are expected to form the remainder of the back four.
In the midfield's double pivot, Aleksandar Pavlović and Felix Nmecha are anticipated to start, having featured in both warm-up games. Nadiem Amiri, Leon Goretzka, and Angelo Stiller are noted as offering competition for these positions.
An injury has ruled Lennar Karl out of the World Cup. This development is expected to open a starting position for Leroy Sané, who will likely play alongside Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz. Arsenal's Kai Havertz is predicted to lead the attack, with Deniz Undav and Nick Woltemade available as options from the bench.
The predicted Germany starting XI against Curaçao is: Neuer – Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Brown – Nmecha, Pavlović – Sané, Musiala, Wirtz – Havertz.
(Source: Yahoo Sports Soccer)
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