Germany crushes Curacao 7-1 in World Cup opener

Germany began their World Cup campaign with a commanding 7-1 victory over Curacao in Houston. The match saw Germany take an early lead in the sixth minute with a superb strike from Felix Nmecha, assisted by Florian Wirtz. However, Curacao responded with a memorable goal, their first in World Cup history, scored by Livano Comenencia. The ball deflected off Joshua Kimmich before finding the net.

Germany regained the lead in the 38th minute when Nico Schlotterbeck headed in a corner kick from Nathaniel Brown. Kai Havertz extended Germany's advantage just before halftime, converting a penalty after Riechedly Bazoer committed a foul. The score at the break was 3-1 in favor of Germany.

In the second half, Germany intensified their attack. Jamal Musiala scored just 68 seconds into the half, skillfully maneuvering past goalkeeper Eloy Room. Nathaniel Brown added a fifth goal in the 68th minute following a precise pass from substitute Deniz Undav. Undav then scored the sixth goal himself ten minutes later, capitalizing on a defensive lapse. Kai Havertz completed the rout with a late goal, securing the 7-1 win.