FIFA World Cup 2026: Germany Welcome Debutants Curacao With Baptization Of Fire

Published 14 June 2026 · sports

FIFA World Cup 2026: Germany Welcome Debutants Curacao With Baptization Of Fire Published By, Last Updated: June 15, 2026, 00:35 IST Kai Havertz scored twice

FIFA World Cup 2026: Germany Welcome Debutants Curacao With Baptization Of Fire Published By, Last Updated: June 15, 2026, 00:35 IST Kai Havertz scored twice, while Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown and Denis Undav all netted one each in Germany's 7-1 win over the Curacao. Germany's Jamal Musiala scores during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Germany opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a huge win over curaçao in their Group E encounter on Sunday at the Houston Stadium in USA. Kai Havertz scored twice, while Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown and Denis Undav all netted one in Germany’s 7-1 win over the WC debutants Curacao, who found the back of the net through Livano Comenensia.

Nmecha opened Germany’s account as he put the finishing touches on a brilliant move constructed by the young core of the four-time champions to take the lead. Comenensia struck Curacao’s first-ever World Cup goal to go down in the history books of the island nation as the blue wave faithful felt the magic of the showpiece as they restored parity briefly. Schlotterbeck popped up highest to a corner in from from the right as he guided the ball to perfection to help Germany retake the lead. Die Mannschaft took a two goal lead into the break as Havertz converted from the spot. Musiala stretched Germany lead right after the break as he caressed the ball into the side netting to triple their lead.

Brown got in on the action as he put the ball into the back of the net from close range. Germany hit Curacao for six as Undav came off the bench to help the European heavyweights reach half-a-dozen goals in the game. Havertz latched on to a teasing through ball in on goal to bet his second of the night with an audacious chin past the onrushing keeper, while fending off a pressing defender. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: United States of America (USA) First Published: June 15, 2026, 00:31 IST News sports football FIFA World Cup 2026: Germany Welcome Debutants Curacao With Baptization Of Fire Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.

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