World Cup 2026 Results: Germany Scores 7-1 Goal Fest Against Curacao

Germany began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a resounding 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao in their first Group E match, held at Houston Stadium in the United States.

The German team took an early lead in the sixth minute when Felix Nmecha converted a well-placed pass from Florian Wirtz with a volley inside the penalty area. Nmecha nearly extended the lead shortly after, but his shot narrowly missed the post.

Despite Germany's pressure, Curacao managed to equalize in the 21st minute. Livano Comenencia scored from inside the box, his shot deflecting off an opponent before beating the German goalkeeper. However, Germany quickly regained the lead in the 38th minute when Nico Schlotterbeck headed home a corner kick from Nathaniel Brown.

Just before halftime, Germany was awarded a penalty after Riechedly Bazoer fouled an opponent. Kai Havertz calmly converted the spot-kick in the 45th+5 minute, giving Germany a comfortable 3-1 lead at the break.

Germany continued their attacking dominance in the second half. Jamal Musiala added a fourth goal in the 47th minute, finishing a close-range shot from a Joshua Kimmich pass. Although Curacao had a goal disallowed for offside in the 67th minute, Germany extended their lead further. Nathaniel Brown scored in the 68th minute, followed by Deniz Undav in the 78th minute, and Havertz completed his brace in the 88th minute with a skillful chip over the advancing goalkeeper, sealing the emphatic 7-1 win.