Tiny Curacao tackle Germany at World Cup as Iran arrive in US (opens original article in a new tab)

Curacao faces Germany in a World Cup match as Iran arrives in the US, with both teams navigating unique challenges.

• Curacao, with a population of 160,000, makes its World Cup debut against Germany in a 'David vs Goliath' match
• Iran arrives in the US for the World Cup despite a Middle East war, facing New Zealand in a historic encounter
• Germany's Manuel Neuer starts his fifth World Cup, while Iran's team faces visa issues for support staff