How to watch Germany vs Curacao in US and UK - Florian Wirtz in action, TV channel, live stream
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Liverpool star Florian Wirtz gets his World Cup underway with Germany against Curacao later. Learn moreFlorian Wirtz is expected to start for Germany at the World Cup(Image: Getty Images)Florian Wirtz gets his World Cup underway today as Germany kicks off its tournament against Curacao in Texas.The Liverpool star will be hoping to emerge as one of the stars of the tournament this year, and send a message after what has been a tricky first year at Anfield.
Wirtz will be expected to start for Julian Nagelsmann's side, who will be fully expected to start with a win.Germany will be the overwhelming favorite against a country making its World Cup debut in Curacao. The Caribbean island nation will have nothing to lose against the four-time world champions, who will be aiming to avoid what would be perhaps the biggest upset in the tournament's history.Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Germany vs Curacao in the US and UK today.What time is kick-off?The game kicks off at 12 noon local time at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Prices from $3.39 a month depending on package, with a free Amazon gift card included with many deals for a limited time.Early team newsWirtz will be expected to start for Germany, with the Liverpool star aiming to send a timely reminder after a mixed first season at Anfield following his record-breaking move from Bayer Leverkusen.Manuel Neuer has been passed fit to return in goal, having picked up a calf injury in Bayern Munich's final game of the season. Arsenal's Kai Havertz could start up front, while Liverpool fans will be keeping a close eye on Nico Schlotterbeck, who is expected to start at center-back, and has been linked with a move to Anfield.Predicted Germany line-up: Neuer; Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Brown; Nmecha, Pavlovic; Sane, Musiala, Wirtz; Havertz.Nico Schlotterbeck has been linked with a move to Liverpool in the summer(Image: Getty Images)As for Curacao, the World Cup debutants go into this game as huge underdogs, with Dick Advocaat's side becoming the smallest nation to make it to the tournament.Former Aston Villa midfielder Leandro Bacuna is among the more familiar names in the team, alongside his brother Juninho, while ex-Manchester United youngster and current Sheffield United star Tahith Chong is also set to feature.Predicted Curacao line-up: Room; Sambo, Obispo, Gaari, Floranus; Comenencia, J Bacuna, L Bacuna; Chong, Gorre, Antonisse.