German TV offers Blue Beetle, Notting Hill and Riddick as alternatives to World Cup match

On Sunday 14 June 2026, the German national team will play Curacao in the opening group match of the 2026 World Cup. For viewers who prefer not to watch football, German broadcasters highlighted three alternative programmes. RTL will debut the superhero film "Blue Beetle" at 20:15, SAT. 1 will rebroadcast the romantic comedy "Notting Hill" at the same time, and ProSieben will air the sci‑fi action movie "Riddick – Chroniken eines Kriegers". The recommendations are aimed at "football‑muffels" seeking entertaining TV options instead of the live match.

The guide notes that the World Cup is being co‑hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, but the schedule focus is on the German television audience.