The Germany Curacao World Cup 2026 Group E clash was never going to be close on paper, but few predicted quite this comprehensive a scoreline. Kai Havertz scored twice as Julian Nagelsmann’s side ran riot to hand the FIFA World Cup newcomers a harsh lesson, winning 7-1 at Houston Stadium.
Germany Run Riot – But Curacao Make History of Their Own
Germany made an ominous start, taking the lead after Felix Nmecha combined with Florian Wirtz and steered a superb first-time finish into the far corner in the 6th minute. Curaçao responded with spirit — Livano Comenencia briefly had the score 1-1 with Curaçao’s first-ever World Cup goal, a moment that will live long in the Caribbean island’s footballing memory regardless of what followed.
What followed was a German avalanche. Nico Schlotterbeck headed home in the 38th minute, Havertz converted a penalty in first-half stoppage time, and Jamal Musiala extended the lead just two minutes after the restart. Denis Undav came off the bench to score one and assist two others, Nathaniel Brown added another, and Havertz completed his brace late on with a wonderful clipped finish.
There was one more milestone tucked inside the rout: at 40 years and 79 days, Manuel Neuer became the oldest Germany player to feature at a major tournament, breaking the record previously held by Lothar Matthaus, set at UEFA EURO 2000.
Curacao Face Ecuador Next as Germany Target Group E Top Spot
Germany had a vastly superior xG of 3.91 to 0.4 and started in style, but a much tougher test is in store when they face the Ivory Coast next Saturday. Curaçao match wits with Ecuador in Kansas City on June 20.
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Official match report and highlights: FIFA.com.
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