FIFA World Cup 2026: How will the weather affect the match between Germany and Curacao on June 14 in Houston?

Germany begins its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Curacao in a Group E match at Houston Stadium on June 14.

The match starts at 12:00 local time in Houston. The stadium has a retractable roof and climate control, and the roof is expected to remain closed to protect the natural grass pitch and maintain indoor playing conditions.

What is the weather forecast for Germany versus Curaçao?

Houston is expected to be hot and humid on matchday, with temperatures around 29 degrees Celsius at kickoff.

The weather forecast shows mainly cloudy conditions with a chance of thunder around midday, before temperatures rise further in the afternoon. At 1:00 PM local time, the temperature is expected to be around 32 degrees Celsius.

Will rain affect the match between Germany and Curaçao?

Showers and thunderstorms are possible around kickoff in Houston, but the match itself is unlikely to be directly affected if the roof of Houston Stadium is closed.

The bigger concern surrounding the stadium and fan movement could be the heat, humidity and possible passing storms before and after the game.

When does Germany versus Curaçao start?

• US: June 14, 12:00 local time in Houston

• India: June 14, 10:30 PM IST

Published on June 14, 2026