Four-time champions Germany defeated Curacao, who are playing in their first World Cup, 7-1 in Houston, USA, on Sunday.
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Germany has made a brilliant start to their World Cup 2026 campaign. Four-time winners Germany defeated Curacao, who are playing in their first World Cup, 7-1 in Houston, USA, on Sunday. When they won the 2014 World Cup, Germany defeated Brazil 7-1 in the semi-finals.
Kai Havertz scored twice for Germany, while five other players scored. Curacao became the first team to concede five goals in their opening match at a World Cup since New Zealand lost 5-2 at the 1982 World Cup. Germany also became the highest-scoring team at the World Cup. Germany's seven goals against Curacao took their tally to 239 goals in the tournament. Brazil has 238. Felix Nmecha opened Germany's account in the sixth minute. But Curacao, who were playing their first World Cup, stunned the football world by equalising in the 22nd minute through Comancia.
Nico Scholterbeck headed a corner in the 38th minute, while Havertz converted a penalty in the third minute of injury time to give Germany a 3-1 lead.
Jamal Musiala and Nathaniel Brown scored for Germany shortly after half-time. Substitute Deniz Undav scored Germany's sixth goal in the 78th minute. Havertz scored Germany's seventh goal.
