Key facts
- Germany's World Cup campaign begins against Curaçao.
- Manuel Neuer is fit to start for Germany despite a recent calf injury.
- Portugal is preparing for the World Cup with high expectations.
- Players received bracelets honoring the late Diogo Jota.
- Diogo Jota was included as an honorary team member for Portugal.
- Memphis Depay and Bart Verbruggen are fit for the Netherlands' World Cup opener.
- The Netherlands' entire squad is healthy.
- The Netherlands will play Japan in their World Cup opener.
- The Netherlands is in Group F.
Germany's World Cup campaign commences with a match against debutants Curaçao. Coach Julian Nagelsmann has confirmed that goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is fit to start, overcoming a recent calf injury. Neuer's availability is considered vital for Germany's aspirations to surpass their recent group-stage eliminations.