Germany opened their World Cup campaign with a 7-1 win over Curacao in Houston, bouncing back after an early equaliser in a dominant display

Four-time champions Germany national football team delivered a commanding performance on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Houston, defeating debutants Curacao national football team 7-1 in their opening Group E match at the FIFA World Cup.

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The result marked a powerful start to the Germany World Cup win, as the European giants ended a long-standing struggle with opening-match performances at the tournament.

Germany took an early lead through Felix Nmecha, but Curacao briefly stunned the match when Livano Comenencia’s deflected strike brought the Caribbean side level and sparked rare celebrations among their supporters.

The equaliser, however, proved short-lived as Germany reasserted control with clinical efficiency and attacking depth.

Defender Nico Schlotterbeck restored the lead before halftime, while Kai Havertz added a penalty to extend the advantage. Havertz later completed a brace in a ruthless attacking display.

Jamal Musiala added a quick second-half goal just moments after the restart, while Nathaniel Brown marked a memorable outing with his first international goal. Deniz Undav also got on the scoresheet to complete the emphatic rout.

Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer marshalled the defence as Germany maintained dominance for most of the contest, despite conceding a rare moment of resistance from Curacao.

Speaking after the match, Brown described his goal as an unforgettable moment on football’s biggest stage, praising the team’s resilience and composure.

Germany’s performance echoed their historic attacking displays on the world stage, reinforcing their status as strong contenders in the competition.

For Curacao, making their World Cup debut, the defeat was a harsh introduction despite flashes of promise and determined support from travelling fans.

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The victory places Germany in a strong position in Group E as they prepare for tougher fixtures ahead.