Live updates: Germany beats Curacao 7-1 in FIFA World Cup match in Houston – FOX 26 Houston

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HOUSTON – Houston is hosting its first World Cup match today at Houston Stadium between Germany and Curaçao!
Keep up with live updates about the game, what to know before heading to Houston Stadium, and more.
Outside of watching FOX on live broadcast TV, there are several options audiences can choose from to enjoy the soccer matches.
Click here for all the information on where to watch.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is here and security at Houston Stadium will be on high to ensure all fans are safe and abide by all security protocols.
Find the full list of what you can and can't take into the stadium.
If you're staying outside of Houston for the World Cup, you might need some help getting into the city for game time.
Some cities will have shuttles ready to drop you off at or near Houston Stadium. Click here to see available shuttle options.
Another option is taking the METRO or using rideshare. Click here for more information.
If you're planning on going to FIFA Fan Festival in Houston to watch the matches today, we put together a guide with all you need to know including parking, bag policy, and hours.
Click here for our FIFA Fan Festival guide.
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FIFA Fan Festival resumes as weather conditions clear.
If you’re planning on going to FIFA Fan Festival in Houston to watch the matches today, we put together a guide with all you need to know including parking, bag policy, and hours. FIFA Fan Festival resumed as weather conditions cleared up.
MORE: Storm Alert Monday; Flood Watch until midweek
FIFA Fan Festival paused a second time due to weather. Instead, they're recommending visitors check out "Football Fiesta" locations nearby.
Click here for live radar
MORE INFO: Texas under flood threat due to potential Gulf development
The match has ended. Germany beat Curaçao 7–1.
The official attendance for the Germany vs Curaçao match is counted at 68,021 fans.
FIFA Fan Festival is back open for attendees.
The Houston Office of Emergency Management reports an average of over 20,000 attendees at Fan Fest and surrounding areas.
Houston Fan Festival organizers pause operations due to weather. Instead, they're recommending visitors check out "Football Fiesta" locations nearby.
Click here for live radar, weather updates
The match between Germany and Curacao officially kicks off in Houston!
A large crowd outside Houston Stadium, waiting to get into the match, got caught in sudden rain.
Video shows crowds walking to FIFA World Cup match at Houston Stadium. The crowds outside get caught in the rain.
Pregame coverage begins for the Germany vs Curaçao FIFA World Cup match at Houston Stadium. Kickoff is at noon.
Click here for all the information on where to watch.
Crowds of people are seen using the METRO as transportation to get to Houston Stadium.
Crowds of people are using the METRO bus to get to Houston Stadium for the FIFA World Cup. Randy Wallace has a look outside the stadium and a look at the crowds.
FBI Houston says seven drones have been seized since the first day of the World Cup.
The FBI issued a warning for anyone who plans to fly a drone around any official World Cup sites. FOX 26’s Sherman Desselle breaks down the rules and repercussions.
Chris Canetti has some final thoughts on the making of the FIFA Fan Festival in Houston.
Chris Canetti, President of the FIFA World Cup Houston Host Committee, shares his final thoughts ahead of the first match to be held at Houston stadium.
Harris County has a FIFA command center in place to help with safety during the World Cup.
The Harris County FIFA Command Center explains the plans in place to keep fans and visitors safe during the World Cup.
Fans have started to line up to get into the FIFA Fan Festival.
Fans are already lining up outside the FIFA Fan Festival to watch the matches happening today.
Curacao fans joined Houston's Soccer HQ to share their excitement ahead of their team's match.
Fans of Curacao traveled to Houston to see their team play in the World Cup and join Houston’s Soccer HQ to share their excitement.
Carolina Sanchez and Anthony Antoine host a Houston’s Soccer HQ special live from Houston Stadium with Germany and Curaçao.
Here is a profile from each team.
Germany and Curaçao face off in the first FIFA World Cup match hosted at Houston Stadium. Here is a quick profile about Curaçao.
Germany will play a 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Houston. Here’s what you should know about the team and the country.
Deeper moisture moves into Southeast Texas increasing storm chances for World Cup Sunday in Houston. The best chance to see downpours will be during the late- morning to afternoon and early evening hours.
Allison Gargaro has a morning weather forecast for World Cup Sunday in Houston. Expect showers and scattered storms in the late morning and afternoon hours.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, marking the start of a historic 48-team tournament. Fans can catch the action live as FOX and FOX Sports broadcast all 104 matches.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is here, and it will be attended by tens of thousands of fans over the next month or so in Houston. As a result, security at Houston Stadium will be on high to ensure all fans are safe and abide by all security protocols.
The Fan Festival in Houston is turning East Downtown into a massive soccer party zone for the FIFA World Cup. Here’s everything you need to know before you head downtown.
East Downtown will experience various road closures and traffic restrictions as the city prepares to host FIFA Fan Festival 2026 beginning on June 11.
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