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Germany vs Curacao — World Cup 2026 Group E

Group EFull Time
🇩🇪GermanyFIFA #10
7–1
🇨🇼CuracaoFIFA #82
⚽ F. Nmecha 6'⚽ N. Schlotterbeck 38'⚽ K. Havertz (pen) 45'⚽ J. Musiala 47'⚽ N. Brown 68'⚽ D. Undav 78'⚽ K. Havertz 88'
21' L. Comenencia ⚽

WC Pedigree

Titles
Apps
20
Goals
226
Best: Winner (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)
Titles
Apps
0
Best: Never qualified (debut 2026)
NRG Stadium, Houston, TX

Match Recap

Germany defeated Curaçao 7-1 in their Group E match. Kai Havertz was Germany's top scorer with two goals, including one in the 88th minute, as they began their Group E campaign alongside Ivory Coast and Ecuador.

Generated 2026-07-17 11:59 UTC

AI-assisted analysis — may contain inaccuracies

Recap

Match Recap

7 – 1

Germany kicked off their Group E campaign with a dominant 7-1 victory over Curacao. After an early goal from Felix Nmecha, Curacao briefly equalized, but Germany quickly regained control. Kai Havertz netted two goals, including a penalty, contributing to a relentless scoring spree that saw Germany secure a massive win and an early lead in the group.

☆Player of the Match
K. Havertz

Scored two goals, including a crucial penalty, and was a key attacking force in Germany's dominant performance.

6'F. Nmecha(Germany)

Opened the scoring for Germany.

21'L. Comenencia(Curacao)

Equalized for Curacao.

38'N. Schlotterbeck(Germany)

Put Germany back in the lead.

45'+5K. Havertz(Germany)

Converted a penalty kick.

47'J. Musiala(Germany)

Scored shortly after halftime to extend Germany's lead.

68'N. Brown(Germany)

Added another goal for Germany.

78'D. Undav(Germany)

Contributed to Germany's growing goal tally.

88'K. Havertz(Germany)

Scored his second goal of the match.

K. HavertzScored two goals, including a penalty, helping Germany to a huge win.J. MusialaFound the back of the net and was a constant threat in Germany's attack.L. ComenenciaScored Curacao's only goal, briefly bringing them level in the first half.

Germany takes an immediate lead in Group E, sitting at the top with 3 points and an impressive +6 goal difference. Curacao is at the bottom of the group with 0 points and a -6 goal difference after their first match.

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