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World Cup Opener: Germany vs. Curaçao in Team Comparison

Germany, four-time world champion, faces Curaçao, a World Cup debutant with fewer inhabitants than Bielefeld. The Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) compared both squads ahead of Sunday's opening match, rating them with typical local fruits – coconuts for Curaçao, apples for Germany.

World Cup Opener: Germany vs. Curaçao in Team Comparison
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Head coach Julian Nagelsmann, however, warns against complacency: Curaçao’s players all trained in the Netherlands and belong to established professional clubs. According to the SZ, the opponent’s sporting level falls between the Dutch first division and the English second division.

The article by Philipp Schneider and Philipp Selldorf also examines the German team’s chances. Miroslav Klose comments on the DFB team’s prospects for the World Cup start and his record of 16 World Cup goals.

Source: www.sueddeutsche.de