For the German national team, the match against World Cup debutant Curaçao is a first – the DFB team has never faced the Caribbean island. It is the 1038th international match for the DFB selection, which sits second only to record world champions Brazil in the all-time World Cup standings. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann is experiencing his first World Cup as head coach; his record: 21 wins, six draws, six losses.
Manuel Neuer could set several records on his return in goal. For the 40-year-old, it is his fifth World Cup appearance – only Lothar Matthäus has achieved that before him in Germany. Against Curaçao, Neuer is set for his 20th World Cup match, which would tie him with record goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. Further records are possible as the tournament progresses.
Opponent Curaçao is coached by 78-year-old Dick Advocaat, the oldest coach in the tournament. He faces the youngest: Julian Nagelsmann (38). The Stadium holds 68,777 spectators and is air-conditioned thanks to its closed roof – no problem with outside temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius. EuroPulse reported on June 8 about Advocaat’s praise for the German team ahead of the duel (https://europulse.today/deutschland-curacao-wm-advocaat-lob/).
Source: www.tagesspiegel.de
