India, June 14 -- It will be a classic David vs. Goliath Group E opener when European giants Germany face debutants Curacao at the Houston Stadium today on June 14, 2026. It's going to be a collision of history, where the game's past collides with a record-shattering present. For the four-time world champions it's business as usual but for the Caribbean nation it's the end of an impossible dream today. Here are 5 great records and milestones that can be broken or achieved in today's historic clash:

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1. Smallest Nation by Population at a World Cup

The moment the referee blows the opening whistle, Curacao will officially be the smallest independent nation by population to ev...