00:00Talking about the FIFA World Cup, we will now go with our special segment on the occasion
00:04of the FIFA World Cup, beyond the game, the World State Spiel. Go ahead Luis.
00:09Hi Paolo, it's a pleasure to be back. In just a few minutes, Curaçao will be making
00:13his World Cup debut and all eyes around that match as the Caribbean team faces the four-time
00:17champion in Germany. We'll have more after the break.
00:41Welcome to Beyond the Game, the World State Spiel. Germany and Curaçao opened their group
00:45e-campaigns in a match featuring one of the tournament's traditional powers against one
00:49of its most inspiring stories. The four-time world champions entered the competition with
00:54high expectation and will be looking to reassert themselves among the elite of world football
00:59after a disappointing group stage exit in Qatar 2022. The Mannschaft have rebuilt their squad
01:05with a mix of experienced leaders and emerging talent. Meanwhile, Curaçao continued to write
01:11a remarkable chapter in their football history, making their FIFA World Cup debut. The greatest
01:15Caribbean nation arrives full of confidence after a memorable qualification campaign.
01:20Despite entering the match as underdogs, Curaçao will look to play without fear as they
01:24take on one of the most decorated teams in the sport.
01:35And precisely as we are minutes away from the kicking off of this crucial match for Curaçao, for the for
01:41the people of that small Caribbean nation, both filled with pride and joy, let's go live with our special envoy,
01:48Belen de los Santos.
01:51Hello, Luis, how are you? You were just saying it correctly. We are only minutes away at this moment. We
01:57are at the one of the main squares of Wilhelmstadt here in the capital of Curaçao and it is truly
02:03a party.
02:04We've been seeing people with their t-shirts reflecting the national colors, everyone is dressed up, everyone is ready for
02:14the occasion. It is an important moment for Curaçao. We've been talking about this since yesterday, not only because it
02:21is the first time that they are participating in the World Cup, also because it is an important moment of
02:28national pride.
02:29Let's understand and let's think that Curaçao became a constituent country in 2010 and started in the year 2015 with
02:41an important process of building this national team at that moment, trying to convince as many players of the Curaçao
02:51diaspora that they could represent this national team,
02:56that this was a dream that this was a dream worth fighting for. And that fight involved a lot of
03:01reviving that national identity throughout the year, different players, very important figures that were important players at the Netherlands and
03:13its football league, for example, decided to wear the colors of Curaçao and decided to join this national team.
03:21And that is why we see this miracle today. The fact that the smallest nation to ever have classified to
03:29a World Cup is now debuting and it is this Caribbean island.
03:33Everyone is gathered together at this square. We continue to see people coming in.
03:38We're going to be sharing the images, these statements. Everyone is so happy to be part of this moment.
03:45And the game, you know, is against Germany. That is maybe the toughest one in this group E. But the
03:53spirits are high. They know that the first game of every World Cup is also an unusual game.
04:01They hope to be able to stay in the face of always very important Germany team. They are faithful as
04:10we can hear, maybe you can hear behind me, the cheers coming in because the teams are just about to
04:17make their presentation.
04:19We've also heard cheers when the manager, the advocate also spoke to the press just minutes ago. So that is
04:26the situation around here, Luis.
04:29Thank you, of course, for this detailed information, for transmitting the joy that the people of Curaçao currently experiencing.
04:37We're going to stay tuned for that match, that important match for the Caribbean, for Curaçao at this beginning in
04:42just 10 minutes, over 10 minutes away from that starting point.
04:45Let's now turn our attentions to a game that was important last night.
04:49It was Australia who opened their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Turquie in Vancouver.
04:56Australia secured a dominant 2-0 victory over Turquie at the BC Play Stadium in a match defined by defensive
05:03discipline and ruthless finishing.
05:06Mystery Irancunda opened the scoring in the 27th minute with a clinical finish after a brilliant through ball from Paul
05:13Ocon-Engstler.
05:14Turquie pushed hard for an equalizer, controlling possession and firing 15 shots.
05:20But in the 68th minute, a misplaced Turkish pass fell to Mohamed Ture, who sealed Australia's win with a second
05:26goal.
05:27Australia now sits top of Group D, sending a clear message to their rivals.
05:42And Group D is off to an exciting start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
05:46The United States currently lead the group after a commanding victory of Barawa in their opening match.
05:51Australia sits second on three points as well, following a solid win against Turquie,
05:55with both the U.S. and the Socceroos leveled on points.
05:59Cold difference separates the two top spots.
06:03Meanwhile, Turquie and Paraguay find themselves under pressure heading into match day two,
06:09knowing another defeat could seriously damage their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.
06:26Thousands of Australian football fans packed the Monmouth Federation Square on Sunday
06:31to witness the Socceroos' 2-0 win over Turquie at the World Cup.
06:35The first half performance was great, I'd say, but we just need to park the bus now.
06:41It's a great goal from here in Kunda, and let's just keep going.
06:45Well, 2-0, it's great.
06:47Australia playing game very good.
06:50Turquie, don't have anything.
06:52Go, come on, Australia.
06:54Come on, Mexico.
06:55I'm from the Mexico, man.
06:56Yeah.
07:00Well, this is all for this edition of Beyond the Game.
07:02The ball says pure.
07:03As we were saying, the Germany-Curaçao match begins in over five minutes,
07:07so anything can happen.
07:08We'll see what finally it does.
07:10We go back to you, Pablo.
07:12Yes, we will see what happens in that game.
07:14Thank you, Luis.
07:14And like this, we have come to the end of this news brief.
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07:35We'll see you next time.
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