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Curaçao makes history in loss to Germany and other World Cup matches, in photos

2026-06-15 05:00 Last Updated At:05:12

Curaçao becomes the smallest country ever to compete at the World Cup as it faces four-time champion Germany on Sunday in Houston. The fourth day of the FIFA World Cup will also see Japan face the Netherlands, Ivory Coast versus Ecuador and Sweden against Tunisia.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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Netherlands' Frenkie de Jong, left, and Japan's Takefusa Kubo fight for the ball during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Guttierez)

Netherlands' Frenkie de Jong, left, and Japan's Takefusa Kubo fight for the ball during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Guttierez)

Netherlands' Ryan Gravenberch (8) and Crysencio Summerville (24) compete for the ball against Japan's Daichi Kamada (15) during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Netherlands' Ryan Gravenberch (8) and Crysencio Summerville (24) compete for the ball against Japan's Daichi Kamada (15) during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Fans conduct an "Orange Walk" to Dallas Stadium before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Japan and the Netherlands, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Fans conduct an "Orange Walk" to Dallas Stadium before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Japan and the Netherlands, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Netherlands' Cody Gakpo (11) kicks the ball during a World Cup Group F soccer match against Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Netherlands' Cody Gakpo (11) kicks the ball during a World Cup Group F soccer match against Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

A fan of Japan holds his country's flag prior to the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

A fan of Japan holds his country's flag prior to the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

A general view before the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

A general view before the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Germany's Nathaniel Brown celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany's Nathaniel Brown celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany fans wave flags on the stands before the start of the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Germany fans wave flags on the stands before the start of the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Germany's Deniz Undav, left, and Antonio Ruediger reacts after scoring the sixth goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany's Deniz Undav, left, and Antonio Ruediger reacts after scoring the sixth goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany's Deniz Undav (26), right, scores his side's sixth goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany's Deniz Undav (26), right, scores his side's sixth goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Curaçao's Juninho Bacuna, left, and Germany's Felix Nmecha jump for the ball during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Curaçao's Juninho Bacuna, left, and Germany's Felix Nmecha jump for the ball during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany's Jamal Musiala (10), lower right, is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Germany's Jamal Musiala (10), lower right, is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Germany's Kai Havertz, right, scores on a penalty kick past Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Germany's Kai Havertz, right, scores on a penalty kick past Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Germany's Jamal Musiala scores during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany's Jamal Musiala scores during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany's Nico Schlotterbeck (15) scores their second goal against Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room (1) during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Germany's Nico Schlotterbeck (15) scores their second goal against Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room (1) during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Germany's Felix Nmecha hugs Jamal Musiala after he scored during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany's Felix Nmecha hugs Jamal Musiala after he scored during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (1) is beaten by a shot from Curaçao's Livano Comenencia (8) for the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (1) is beaten by a shot from Curaçao's Livano Comenencia (8) for the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany's Jamal Musiala falls to the ground in a clash with Curaçao's Leandro Bacuna during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Germany's Jamal Musiala falls to the ground in a clash with Curaçao's Leandro Bacuna during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Players greet each other before the start of the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Players greet each other before the start of the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

The pitch is seen in this general view during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

The pitch is seen in this general view during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Germany's Nico Schlotterbeck celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Germany's Nico Schlotterbeck celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Germany's Felix Nmecha (23) scores the opening goal against Curaçao's Juninho Bacuna (7) during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Germany's Felix Nmecha (23) scores the opening goal against Curaçao's Juninho Bacuna (7) during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

A Curacao fan waves a flag before the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

A Curacao fan waves a flag before the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Curaçao's Juninho Bacuna, left, and Germany's Felix Nmecha fight for the ball during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Curaçao's Juninho Bacuna, left, and Germany's Felix Nmecha fight for the ball during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (1) is beaten by a shot from Curaçao's Livano Comenencia (8) for the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (1) is beaten by a shot from Curaçao's Livano Comenencia (8) for the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Curacao fans pose before the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Curacao fans pose before the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Curaçao players on the bench celebrate after Livano Comenencia scored the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Curaçao players on the bench celebrate after Livano Comenencia scored the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Flags are displayed on the field for the national anthem during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Flags are displayed on the field for the national anthem during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Curacao fans on the stands wait for the start of the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Curacao fans on the stands wait for the start of the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Curaçao's Livano Comenencia celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Curaçao's Livano Comenencia celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Netherlands' Frenkie de Jong, left, and Japan's Takefusa Kubo fight for the ball during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Guttierez)

Netherlands' Frenkie de Jong, left, and Japan's Takefusa Kubo fight for the ball during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Guttierez)

Netherlands' Ryan Gravenberch (8) and Crysencio Summerville (24) compete for the ball against Japan's Daichi Kamada (15) during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Netherlands' Ryan Gravenberch (8) and Crysencio Summerville (24) compete for the ball against Japan's Daichi Kamada (15) during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Fans conduct an "Orange Walk" to Dallas Stadium before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Japan and the Netherlands, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Fans conduct an "Orange Walk" to Dallas Stadium before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Japan and the Netherlands, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Netherlands' Cody Gakpo (11) kicks the ball during a World Cup Group F soccer match against Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Netherlands' Cody Gakpo (11) kicks the ball during a World Cup Group F soccer match against Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

A fan of Japan holds his country's flag prior to the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

A fan of Japan holds his country's flag prior to the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

A general view before the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

A general view before the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Germany's Nathaniel Brown celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany's Nathaniel Brown celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany fans wave flags on the stands before the start of the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Germany fans wave flags on the stands before the start of the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Germany's Deniz Undav, left, and Antonio Ruediger reacts after scoring the sixth goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany's Deniz Undav, left, and Antonio Ruediger reacts after scoring the sixth goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany's Deniz Undav (26), right, scores his side's sixth goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany's Deniz Undav (26), right, scores his side's sixth goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Curaçao's Juninho Bacuna, left, and Germany's Felix Nmecha jump for the ball during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Curaçao's Juninho Bacuna, left, and Germany's Felix Nmecha jump for the ball during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany's Jamal Musiala (10), lower right, is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Germany's Jamal Musiala (10), lower right, is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Germany's Kai Havertz, right, scores on a penalty kick past Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Germany's Kai Havertz, right, scores on a penalty kick past Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Germany's Jamal Musiala scores during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany's Jamal Musiala scores during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany's Nico Schlotterbeck (15) scores their second goal against Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room (1) during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Germany's Nico Schlotterbeck (15) scores their second goal against Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room (1) during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Germany's Felix Nmecha hugs Jamal Musiala after he scored during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany's Felix Nmecha hugs Jamal Musiala after he scored during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (1) is beaten by a shot from Curaçao's Livano Comenencia (8) for the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (1) is beaten by a shot from Curaçao's Livano Comenencia (8) for the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany's Jamal Musiala falls to the ground in a clash with Curaçao's Leandro Bacuna during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Germany's Jamal Musiala falls to the ground in a clash with Curaçao's Leandro Bacuna during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Players greet each other before the start of the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Players greet each other before the start of the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

The pitch is seen in this general view during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

The pitch is seen in this general view during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Germany's Nico Schlotterbeck celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Germany's Nico Schlotterbeck celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Germany's Felix Nmecha (23) scores the opening goal against Curaçao's Juninho Bacuna (7) during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Germany's Felix Nmecha (23) scores the opening goal against Curaçao's Juninho Bacuna (7) during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

A Curacao fan waves a flag before the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

A Curacao fan waves a flag before the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Curaçao's Juninho Bacuna, left, and Germany's Felix Nmecha fight for the ball during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Curaçao's Juninho Bacuna, left, and Germany's Felix Nmecha fight for the ball during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (1) is beaten by a shot from Curaçao's Livano Comenencia (8) for the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (1) is beaten by a shot from Curaçao's Livano Comenencia (8) for the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Curacao fans pose before the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Curacao fans pose before the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Curaçao players on the bench celebrate after Livano Comenencia scored the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Curaçao players on the bench celebrate after Livano Comenencia scored the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Flags are displayed on the field for the national anthem during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Flags are displayed on the field for the national anthem during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Curacao fans on the stands wait for the start of the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Curacao fans on the stands wait for the start of the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Curaçao's Livano Comenencia celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Curaçao's Livano Comenencia celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues to watch the World Cup and share in the excitement of the tournament.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Fans watch the World Cup soccer match between Germany and Curacao, in the inner courtyard of the Kulturbrauerei in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Fans watch the World Cup soccer match between Germany and Curacao, in the inner courtyard of the Kulturbrauerei in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

People gather to watch live in a giant screen the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey, at the historic Yedikule fortress in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)

People gather to watch live in a giant screen the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey, at the historic Yedikule fortress in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)

Fans attend a World Cup watch party for the match between Scotland and Haiti in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)

Fans attend a World Cup watch party for the match between Scotland and Haiti in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)

A rider watches a live broadcast of the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey via his smartphone clipped on his e-bike while riding on a street in Beijing, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

A rider watches a live broadcast of the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey via his smartphone clipped on his e-bike while riding on a street in Beijing, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Fans attend a World Cup watch party for the match between Scotland and Haiti in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)

Fans attend a World Cup watch party for the match between Scotland and Haiti in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)

Haitian fans watch the match between Scotland and Haiti from up in a tree during a World Cup viewing party in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)

Haitian fans watch the match between Scotland and Haiti from up in a tree during a World Cup viewing party in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)

Soccer fans cheer as Pitbull performs between World Cup matches, at a public watch party at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Soccer fans cheer as Pitbull performs between World Cup matches, at a public watch party at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Morocco fans cheer on their team during a public watch party for the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Morocco, at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, Saturday, June 13, 2026. AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Morocco fans cheer on their team during a public watch party for the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Morocco, at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, Saturday, June 13, 2026. AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Fans celebrate a goal scored by Brazil against Morocco during a World Cup watch party at a housing occupation run by the Homeless Workers Movement, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Ettore Chiereguini)

Fans celebrate a goal scored by Brazil against Morocco during a World Cup watch party at a housing occupation run by the Homeless Workers Movement, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Ettore Chiereguini)

A Brazil fan poses before watching the World Cup match between Brazil and Morocco at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A Brazil fan poses before watching the World Cup match between Brazil and Morocco at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Morocco fans celebrate after a goal scored by their national team in the World Cup Group C soccer match against Brazil, in Moulay Hassan stadium, Rabat, Morocco, Monday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo)

Morocco fans celebrate after a goal scored by their national team in the World Cup Group C soccer match against Brazil, in Moulay Hassan stadium, Rabat, Morocco, Monday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo)

Fans gather at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami for a public watch party for the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Morocco, in Miami, Saturday, June 13, 2026. AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Fans gather at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami for a public watch party for the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Morocco, in Miami, Saturday, June 13, 2026. AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Brazil's fans sing while watching the FIFA World Cup Group C match between Brazil and Morocco during a public watch party in Central Park, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Brazil's fans sing while watching the FIFA World Cup Group C match between Brazil and Morocco during a public watch party in Central Park, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

People watch the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa, in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Khaled)

People watch the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa, in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Khaled)

Paraguay fans watch the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Asuncion, Paraguay Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

Paraguay fans watch the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Asuncion, Paraguay Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

Chase Speed, center, celebrates at watch party, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia, after Canada scored a goal in the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia. (AP Photo/Kaleb Tatum)

Chase Speed, center, celebrates at watch party, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia, after Canada scored a goal in the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia. (AP Photo/Kaleb Tatum)

Bosnian fans react at a fan festival, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, as they watch a broadcast of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

Bosnian fans react at a fan festival, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, as they watch a broadcast of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

A girl dressed in Bosnian national soccer team colours plays with the pigeons in the old part of Sarajevo ahead of the soccer match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 between Canada and Bosnia, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

A girl dressed in Bosnian national soccer team colours plays with the pigeons in the old part of Sarajevo ahead of the soccer match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 between Canada and Bosnia, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

Bosnian fans celebrate at a fan festival, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, after Bosnia scored the opening goal as they watch a broadcast of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

Bosnian fans celebrate at a fan festival, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, after Bosnia scored the opening goal as they watch a broadcast of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

Bosnian fans celebrate at a fan festival, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, after Bosnia scored the opening goal as they watch a broadcast of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

Bosnian fans celebrate at a fan festival, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, after Bosnia scored the opening goal as they watch a broadcast of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

A man with a Bosnian scarf cheers at a fan zone before watching a broadcast of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia Friday, June 12, 2026, in Sarajevo, Bosnia. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

A man with a Bosnian scarf cheers at a fan zone before watching a broadcast of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia Friday, June 12, 2026, in Sarajevo, Bosnia. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

South Korean soccer fans react as they watch a live broadcasting of the Group A World Cup soccer match between South Korea and Czechia in Mexico, at a public viewing venue in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korean soccer fans react as they watch a live broadcasting of the Group A World Cup soccer match between South Korea and Czechia in Mexico, at a public viewing venue in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Members of the Mariachi Mexicanisimo de Fort Worth play a celebratory tune as a large screen shows a replay of Mexico's Julian Quinones scoring his side's first goal on South Africa during the opening match of the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament, Thursday, June 11, 2026, as supporters gathered for a watch party in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Members of the Mariachi Mexicanisimo de Fort Worth play a celebratory tune as a large screen shows a replay of Mexico's Julian Quinones scoring his side's first goal on South Africa during the opening match of the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament, Thursday, June 11, 2026, as supporters gathered for a watch party in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Mexico fans watch a public viewing of the opening match of the World Cup soccer tournament between Mexico and South Africa in San Francisco, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Mexico fans watch a public viewing of the opening match of the World Cup soccer tournament between Mexico and South Africa in San Francisco, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Fans gather to watch the first match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa on the National Mall, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

Fans gather to watch the first match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa on the National Mall, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

A group of fans use a Mexican flag for shade as they watch the opening World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa on beachfront big screens, in Miami Beach, Fla., Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

A group of fans use a Mexican flag for shade as they watch the opening World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa on beachfront big screens, in Miami Beach, Fla., Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Fans gather to watch the first match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa at a coffee shop in Aden, Yemen, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdulnasser Alseddik)

Fans gather to watch the first match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa at a coffee shop in Aden, Yemen, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdulnasser Alseddik)

Mexico fans celebrate their team's first goal against South Africa as they watch a public viewing of the opening match of the World Cup soccer tournament between Mexico and South Africa in San Francisco, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Mexico fans celebrate their team's first goal against South Africa as they watch a public viewing of the opening match of the World Cup soccer tournament between Mexico and South Africa in San Francisco, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

A soccer fan watches the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa on his phone in Dakar, Senegal, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)

A soccer fan watches the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa on his phone in Dakar, Senegal, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)

Soccer fans celebrate during the opening of the Damascus World Cup Festival, a public fan zone featuring giant screens for World Cup match broadcasts, at the Damascus Fairgrounds in Damascus, Syria, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Omar Albam)

Soccer fans celebrate during the opening of the Damascus World Cup Festival, a public fan zone featuring giant screens for World Cup match broadcasts, at the Damascus Fairgrounds in Damascus, Syria, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Omar Albam)

Fans watch the first match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa on the National Mall, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

Fans watch the first match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa on the National Mall, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

Fans react as they watch a broadcast of the World Cup soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Fans react as they watch a broadcast of the World Cup soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

People watch the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa, in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Khaled)

People watch the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa, in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Khaled)

Supporters of Mexico sing the national anthem before the opening match of the World Cup soccer tournament between Mexico and South Africa, Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Supporters of Mexico sing the national anthem before the opening match of the World Cup soccer tournament between Mexico and South Africa, Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

A Mexico fan is tossed into the air in celebration at a fan festival while waiting to watch a broadcast of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Sydney Shankman)

A Mexico fan is tossed into the air in celebration at a fan festival while waiting to watch a broadcast of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Sydney Shankman)

Jesus Vasquez Martinez reacts with others after Mexico's Julian Quinones scored his side's first goal on South Africa during the opening match of the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament, Thursday, June 11, 2026, as supporters gathered for a watch party in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Jesus Vasquez Martinez reacts with others after Mexico's Julian Quinones scored his side's first goal on South Africa during the opening match of the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament, Thursday, June 11, 2026, as supporters gathered for a watch party in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

A family watches a world cup opening soccer match, in Vereeniging, South Africa, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

A family watches a world cup opening soccer match, in Vereeniging, South Africa, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Fans celebrate a goal by Mexico while watching a live broadcast of the World Cup soccer match between Mexico and South Africa at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Fans celebrate a goal by Mexico while watching a live broadcast of the World Cup soccer match between Mexico and South Africa at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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