14.06.2026 22:10
In the opening match of Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Germany defeated Curaçao 7-1. Germany repeated the historic 7-1 scoreline against Brazil from the 2014 World Cup after 12 years.
In the first match of Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Germany faced Curaçao. Germany won the match played at Houston Stadium with a score of 7-1.
MAGNIFICENT START FOR GERMANY
The goals that brought victory to Germany were scored by Felix Nmecha in the 6th minute, Nico Schlotterbeck in the 38th minute, Kai Havertz in the 45+5th (P) and 88th minutes, Jamal Musiala in the 47th minute, Nat Brown in the 68th minute, and Deniz Undav in the 78th minute. Curaçao's only goal came from Livano Comenencia in the 21st minute.
SANE ON THE PITCH FOR 90 MINUTES
Galatasaray's German star Leroy Sane, who started in the first eleven, remained on the field for the full 90 minutes. Sane received applause for his effective play.
CURRENT STANDINGS
With this result, Germany started the tournament with 3 points. Curaçao, on the other hand, failed to earn any points in their first match. Germany will face Ivory Coast in the next group match. Curaçao will face Ecuador.
SAME SCORE REPEATED AFTER 12 YEARS
With this result, Germany repeated the historic 7-1 score they achieved against Brazil in the 2014 World Cup, 12 years later.
HISTORIC GOAL FROM CURAÇAO
The island nation, playing its first match in World Cup history, managed to score its first goal in the World Cup against tournament favorite Germany. In the 21st minute of the match, Comenencia received the ball on the right wing and passed it to Hansen, who moved into the penalty area. The ball fell loose after the defense intervened and landed back in front of Comenencia. The young footballer made a clean strike, sending the ball into the far corner of the net, making the score 1-1. This goal became Curaçao's first goal in World Cup history.